Table 3.

Major gaps in the existing literature on microwave ablation of pancreatic lesions. PCLs—Pancreatic cystic lesions, EUS—Endoscopic ultrasound, pNETs—Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Gaps in Knowledge	Existing Data
Comparison of laparotomy, percutaneous, and EUS-guided approach	None
Microwave ablation in PCLs	None
Long-term efficacy data	Limited data to pNETs
EUS-guided microwave ablation	Limited data to pNETs
Effect of technical modification on efficacy and safety of microwave ablation	Data in non-pancreatic lesions