Pancreatic cysts can be described as pockets of fluid that arise in the pancreas. Cysts are often found incidentally or are discovered as etiology of abdominal pain. Cysts are typically characterized as benign, premalignant or malignant. Some cysts require no observation or follow up. Often cysts require long term follow up and surveillance over the course of many years. Inflammatory cysts (pseudocyst) may require surgical or endoscopic intervention to prevent complications and/or manage symptoms. Occasionally cysts require surgery. Many require surveillance using a combination of endoscopy and radiology studies to follow a cysts size or characteristics.

Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway is a 600 bed tertiary referral hospital easily accessible from major interstates. The gastroenterologists at Ochsner have all undergone specialized training in advanced endoscopic techniques such as Endoscopic Ultrasound and ERCP. The physicians perform over 1500 EUS procedures a year. Our surgical oncologists have vast experience in the operative and postoperative techniques of pancreatic surgery. The Ochsner Health's numerous satellite facilities allow patients to have radiology imaging services performed at any of the Ochsner radiology centers.

• Incidental cysts
• Pancreatic pseudocysts
• Mucinous cystic neoplasms
• Serous cystadenoma
• Microcystic adenomas
• Intrapapillary mucinous neoplasms

To be seen at the Ochsner Pancreatic Cyst Program, please call Rae Totano at 504-842-5409.

Prior to your clinic visit please send pertinent medical records to fax 504-842-0409.

The Ochsner gastroenterology faculty is all expertly trained in endoscopic evaluation of pancreatic cysts. Moreover, Ochsner’s staff provides specialized radiology and pathology services for patients with pancreatic cysts.

Ochsner offers:

• complete management services for patients diagnosed with a cyst of the pancreas
• cutting edge technology using advanced imaging diagnostic techniques and access to numerous clinical trials.

Our team will individualize a strategy for diagnosing the etiology of the cyst and provide endoscopic, radiologic services, as well as office consultation for long term management and surveillance of the cyst.

Our team works closely with Ochsner’s Institute of Clinical Research to improve patient care through clinical research.

Open Trials:

• Cyst Fluid Glucose for On-site Diagnosis of Mucinous Pancreatic Cysts

• Download the physician referral form
  • ​After completing, send back to our office​:

    • Fax: 504-842-0409

    • Email: advancedendscopy@ochsner.org