Details and technical considerations in pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Author:
Jin-ping MA
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. majinp@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Pancreaticoduodenectomy;
methods
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2013;16(7):609-612
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is one of the most challenging endeavor and formidable procedures in abdominal surgery. This procedure is inherently difficult and associated with high mortality and complication morbidity. The revolution of the concept of surgical oncology, the modifications in surgical techniques, introduction of advanced surgical equipment and the developments of critical care medicine have led to significant reduction in reduced surgical mortality and complication morbidity. Comprehensive evaluation before operation, precise dissection during operation and management of the stump of pancreas in pancreaticoduodenectomy procedure are reviewed and comments are provided in this article.
