The updated Asia-Pacific consensus statement on the role of endoscopic management in malignant hilar biliary obstruction has been published in the Endoscopy International Open (EIO) Journal, Vol. 12 Issue 09, on September 16, 2024.

This guideline aims to provide the latest information regarding the management of Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction (MHBO), particularly concerning the role of endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and cholangioscopy.

The guideline was prepared by A/Prof. Phonthep Angsuwatcharakon, Dr. Santi Kulpatcharapong, Dr. Alan Chuncharunee, A/Prof. Christopher Khor, Prof. Benedict Devereaux, Prof. Jong Ho Moon, Prof. Thawee Ratanachu-Ek, Prof. Hsiu Po Wang, A/Prof. Nonthalee Pausawasdi, Dr. Amit Maydeo, Prof. Takao Itoi, Dr. Ryan Ponnudurai, Dr. Mohan Ramchandani, Dr. Yousuke Nakai, Dr. Dong Wan Seo, Dr. Takeshi Ogura, Dr. Raymon Sy Tang, A/Prof. Pradermchai Kongkam, Prof. Dadang Makmun, Dr. Frederick Dy, Dr. Wiriyaporn Ridtitid, Dr. Yu Ting Kuo, Dr. Khanh Cong Pham, Dr. Borathchakra Oung, Dr. Jeffrey Lee, and Prof. Rungsun Rerknimitr.

The complete guideline on MHBO can be accessed through the following link:
The updated Asia-Pacific consensus statement on the role of endoscopic management in MHBO.