**8. Conclusions**

The impact of endoscopy on managing CP is increasing. EUS-based criteria are the gold standard for diagnosing early CP. Early recognition of CP can change patients' futures. ESWL is the primary treatment of choice for patients with pancreatic stones. The strictures should be evaluated for possible malignancies. Plastic stents are feasible and cost-effective for treating benign strictures. Complications such as PPC can be successfully managed with transmural drainage. CPB is an alternative treatment option for opioid-resistant pancreatic pain. Surgery remains a treatment option after repeated procedures and in challenging refractory cases.
