Biodegradable Stents in Benign Biliary and Pancreatic Disease: A Systematic Review

Dimitra V. Peristeri, Harriet Fransis, Ravi Vissapragada, Sunil Shirol, Sukhpal Singh, Darmarajah Veeramootoo, Department of Upper GI Surgery, Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley NHS Foundation Trust, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University

Surgical Innovation

Published online on February 08, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundBenign biliary and pancreatic diseases, including postoperative strictures, bile leaks, and chronic pancreatitis, often require temporary ductal decompression with plastic or metal stents, which may necessitate repeat interventions due to ...