Harvard Management of Pancreatic Disorders for the Practicing Clinician 2025

Comprehensive Pancreatology Update: Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cysts, Pancreatic Cancer & Advanced Clinical Management

The Harvard Management of Pancreatic Disorders for the Practicing Clinician 2025 course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of modern pancreatology, delivering the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and multidisciplinary management of pancreatic diseases. Developed by leading pancreatic specialists from Harvard Medical School, this program equips clinicians with practical strategies for managing both common and complex pancreatic disorders encountered in daily practice.

Held on September 26–27, 2025, the course covers the full spectrum of pancreatic disease, including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, pancreatic cystic lesions, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and pediatric pancreatic disorders.

Course Features

• 44 Video Lectures (.mp4)
• 44 Subtitle Files (.vtt)
• 36 PDF Presentations
• Total Size: 22.82 GB
• Expert Harvard Faculty
• Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
• Multidisciplinary Pancreas Care
• Case-Based Discussions
• Practical Management Strategies

Program Overview

Pancreatic diseases represent some of the most challenging conditions in gastroenterology and surgery. Significant advances in imaging, endoscopy, oncology, genetics, and medical therapies continue to reshape the diagnosis and management of these disorders.

This comprehensive course provides clinicians with current evidence and practical recommendations to improve patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis, appropriate surveillance, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and individualized patient care.

The program combines expert lectures with real-world clinical applications, helping healthcare providers manage pancreatic disorders across community and academic practice settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based management strategies for acute pancreatitis.
• Update treatment approaches for chronic pancreatitis and its complications.
• Diagnose and manage autoimmune pancreatitis effectively.
• Implement best practices in pancreatic cyst surveillance and treatment.
• Apply current standards of care for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
• Evaluate and manage pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
• Diagnose and treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
• Manage common pediatric pancreatic disorders.
• Utilize multidisciplinary approaches to complex pancreatic diseases.

Core Topics Covered

Acute Pancreatitis

• Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
• Severity Assessment
• Fluid Resuscitation
• Nutritional Management
• Prevention of Complications
• Recent Clinical Trial Updates

Chronic Pancreatitis

• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Pain Management
• Endoscopic Interventions
• Surgical Treatment Options
• Long-Term Disease Monitoring
• Management of Complications

Autoimmune Pancreatitis

• Diagnostic Criteria
• Imaging Features
• Serologic Evaluation
• Steroid Therapy
• Long-Term Follow-Up
• Relapse Prevention

Pancreatic Cysts

• Cyst Classification
• Risk Stratification
• Surveillance Protocols
• Indications for Intervention
• Malignancy Risk Assessment
• Updated Guideline Recommendations

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

• Early Detection Strategies
• Staging and Diagnosis
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning
• Surgical Management
• Systemic Therapies
• Emerging Treatment Approaches

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

• Diagnostic Workup
• Imaging Modalities
• Surgical Considerations
• Medical Management
• Surveillance Strategies

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

• Clinical Diagnosis
• Nutritional Assessment
• Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
• Long-Term Monitoring
• Quality of Life Optimization

Pediatric Pancreatology

• Acute Pediatric Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatic Disorders
• Genetic Considerations
• Pediatric Management Strategies

Multidisciplinary Pancreas Care

• Gastroenterology Perspectives
• Surgical Management
• Oncology Collaboration
• Advanced Endoscopy
• Nutrition and Supportive Care

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Hepatobiliary Surgeons
• Pancreatic Surgeons
• General Surgeons
• Advanced Endoscopists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Oncology Specialists
• Gastroenterology Fellows
• Surgical Residents
• Healthcare Professionals Involved in Pancreatic Disease Management

Educational Highlights

✔ Comprehensive Pancreatic Disease Review

✔ Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis Updates

✔ Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Strategies

✔ Pancreatic Cancer Management

✔ Neuroendocrine Tumor Education

✔ Autoimmune Pancreatitis Review

✔ Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Management

✔ Pediatric Pancreatology Updates

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations

✔ Multidisciplinary Expert Faculty

Clinical & Educational Value

The Harvard Management of Pancreatic Disorders for the Practicing Clinician 2025 course delivers a comprehensive and practical review of modern pancreatic disease management. By integrating the latest evidence, clinical guidelines, and multidisciplinary expertise, the program helps clinicians improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment decisions, and enhance outcomes for patients with pancreatic disorders.

4. Topics

1. 01 Day 1 Intro – Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, Enrique de-Madaria

2. 02 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Etiology of Pancreatitis It Is Never Idiopathic Yasmin Hernandez-Barco

3. 03 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Supportive Treatmentin Acute Pancreatitis James Buxbaum

4. 04 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Redefining Severity Updates from the New Atlanta Criteria Pramod Garg

5. 05 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Anticoagulation in Acute Pancreatitis When and How Lucía Guilabert

6. 06 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Antibiotics in Acute Pancreatitis Should we Ajith Siriwardena

7. 07 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Prevention of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Enrique de-Madaria

8. 08 Acute Pancreatitis – Initial Management Prevention of Post-ERCPPancreatitis Tyler Berzin

9. 09 Necrotizing Pancreatitis When to Intervene Casey Luckhurst

10. 10 Endoscopic management of Necrosis A true How-to Guru Trikudanathan

11. 11 The Necrosis Is Gone Long-Term Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis and It’s Complications Alejandro Piscoya

12. 12 Genetic Testing in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Risk Factors and Early Detection Kyoichi Takaori

13. 13 Differential Diagnosis of a Pancreatic Mass Lessons from a Radiologist Avinash Kambadakone

14. 14 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Resectable and Borderline Resectable Disease, A Paradigm Shift Marco del Chiaro

15. 15 Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer Alfredo Carrato

16. 16 Complications Following Pancreatic CancerSurgery How to Manage Sohei Satoi

17. 17 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Diagnosis and Monitoring Francesco Panzuto

18. 18 Overview of Pancreatic Disorders in Children – Whatthe Practicing Clinician Needs to do Juan Pablo Gurria

19. 19 Role of Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients Amit Grover

20. 20 EPI in Children Aliye Uc

21. 21 Autoimmune Pancreatitis Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Peter Farrell

22. 22 CF and the Pancreas in Children Andrew Liman

23. 23 Genetics in Pediatric Pancreatitis Can we Intervene Andrea Parniczky

24. 24 Day 1 Outro – Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, Enrique de-Madaria

25. 25 Day 2 Intro – Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, Enrique de-Madaria

26. 26 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Approach to the Management of Chronic Pancreatitis David Whitcomb

27. 27 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Pain Managementin Chronic Pancreatitis Role of Invasive Procedures Mel Wil…

28. 28 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications EPI Diagnosis, Treatment, Monitoring, and Management of Treatment Failur…

29. 29 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Diabetes in Chronic Pancreatitis Melena Bellin

30. 30 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Metabolic Bone Disease Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatmentin CP Julia …

31. 31 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Endoscopic Therapy in CP Rupjyoti Talukar

32. 32 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Surgical Managementin Chronic Pancreatitis Peter Fagenholz

33. 33 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction Diagnosis and Therapy Mandeep Sawhney….

34. 34 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Autoimmune Pancreatitis Diagnosis, Treatment and Long-term monitoring …

35. 35 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Related Disorder When to Suspect and A…

36. 36 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Genetics in Pancreatitis Whom to test, what to test; Genetic Counseling Jona…

37. 37 Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications Management of Long-term Complications of Pancreatic Surgery Endoscopi…

38. 38 Pancreatic Cysts Surveillance Strategies Giovanni Marchegiani

39. 39 Pancreatic Cysts Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Beyond CEA Linda Lee

40. 40 Pancreatic Cysts Surgical Approaches in IPMN Tom Clancy

41. 41 Pancreatic Cysts Long-term Natural History of IPMN and its Implications Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo

42. 42 Pancreatic Cysts The Patient’s Perspective in Pancreatic Disease Care How to Provide Meaningful Patient-Centered Care …

43. 43 Day 2 Outro – Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, Enrique de-Madaria

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