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Vouros D, Bramis K, Alexakis N, Kotsarinis V, Antonakis P, Memos N, Konstadoulakis M, Toutouzas K. Completion Pancreatectomy. Indications and Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Am Surg 2023; 89:6134-6146. [PMID: 37295804 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231183121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE (S) Completion pancreatectomy (C.P.) is one acceptable treatment of choice in clinical scenarios such as management of post-pancreatectomy complications and recurrence in the pancreatic remnant. Studies referring to completion pancreatectomy as a distinct operation are limited, without emphasizing at the operation itself, rather reporting completion pancreatectomy as a possible option for treatment of various diseases. The identification of indications of CP in various pathologies and the clinical outcomes are therefore mandatory. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in the Pubmed and Scopus Databases (February 2020),guided by the PRISMA protocol, for all studies reporting CP as a surgical procedure with reference at indications for performing it combined with postoperative morbidity and/or mortality. RESULTS Out of 1647 studies, 32 studies from 10 countries with 2775 patients in total, of whom 561 (20.2%) CPs met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Inclusion year ranged from 1964 to 2018 and were published from 1992 until 2019. 17 studies with a total number of 249 CPs were performed for post-pancreatectomy complications. Mortality rate was 44.5% (111 out of 249). Morbidity rate was (72.6%). 12 studies with 225 CPs were performed for isolated local recurrence after initial resection with a morbidity rate of 21.5% and 0% mortality rate in the early postoperative period. Two studies with a total number of 12 patients reported CP as a treatment option for recurrent neuroendocrine neoplasms. The mortality in those studies was 8% (1/12) and the mean morbidity rate was 58.3% (7/12). Finally, CP for refractory chronic pancreatitis was presented in one study with morbidity and mortality rates of 19% and 0%, respectively. CONCLUSION Completion pancreatectomy is a distinct treatment option for various pathologies. Morbidity and mortality rates depend on the indications of performing CP, the status performance of the patients and whether the operation is performed electively or urgently.
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- Dimitrios Vouros
- 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Athens Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Aretaieion Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Athens Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Athens Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Aretaieion Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Aretaieion Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Aretaieion Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Athens Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Rajendran J, Panwar R, Singh AN, Dash NR, Pal S, Srivastava DN, Sahni P, Madhusudhan KS. Management and outcomes of pseudoaneurysms presenting with late hemorrhage following pancreatic surgery: A six-year experience from a tertiary care center. Indian J Gastroenterol 2023; 42:361-369. [PMID: 37166698 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-023-01357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Late hemorrhage following pancreatic surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is an important source of late hemorrhage, which is effectively and safely managed by embolization. We aim to retrospectively review the outcomes of embolization for pseudoaneurysms causing late post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage over a period of six-years at our tertiary care center. METHODS Between 2014 and 2020, 616 pancreatic surgeries were performed and 25 patients had late hemorrhage (occurring > 24 hours post-operatively). The clinical parameters related to late hemorrhage, associated complications, embolization details, treatment success and their short-and long-term outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS Sixteen of 25 patients had PSA on digital subtraction angiography. Embolization was performed in these patients with technical and clinical success rates of 94.1% and 100%, respectively. Compared to patients without PSA, patients with PSA had significant hemoglobin drop (2.5 g/dL vs. 1.5 g/dL, p = 0.01), higher incidence of sentinel bleed (50% vs. 11.1%, p = 0.05) and lower requirement for surgery for bleeding (0% vs. 44.4%, p = 0.02). Clincally relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula and bile leak were seen in 72% and 52% of patients, respectively. Eight of these embolized patients died due to sepsis. The long-term outcome was good, once the patients were discharged. CONCLUSION Late hemorrhage after pancreatic surgery was associated with high mortality due to complications such as pancreatic fistula and bile leak. Sentinel bleeding was an important clinical indicator of PSA. Angiographic embolization is safe and effective without any adverse short or long-term outcomes.
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- Jayapal Rajendran
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
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Kouladouros K, Kähler G. [Endoscopic management of complications in the hepatobiliary and pancreatic system and the tracheobronchial tree]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 94:469-484. [PMID: 36269350 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01735-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Endoscopic methods are nowadays a priceless tool for the treatment of postoperative complications after hepatobiliary, pancreatic and thoracic surgery. Endoscopic decompression of the biliary tract is the treatment of choice for biliary duct leakage after cholecystectomy, hepatic resection or liver transplantation. Postoperative biliary duct stenosis can also be successfully treated by endoscopic balloon dilatation and implantation of various endoprostheses in most of the patients. In the case of pancreatic fistulas, especially those occurring after central or distal pancreatic resections, endoscopic decompression of the pancreatic duct can significantly contribute to rapid healing. Additionally, interventional endosonography provides a valuable treatment option for transgastric drainage of postoperative fluid collections, which often accompany a pancreatic fistula. Various treatment alternatives have been described for the bronchoscopic treatment of bronchopleural and tracheoesophageal fistulas, which often lead to the rapid alleviation of symptoms and often to the definitive closure of the fistula.
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- Konstantinos Kouladouros
- Zentrale Interdisziplinäre Endoskopie, Chirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland.
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- Zentrale Interdisziplinäre Endoskopie, Chirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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Groen JV, Smits FJ, Koole D, Besselink MG, Busch OR, den Dulk M, van Eijck CHJ, Groot Koerkamp B, van der Harst E, de Hingh IH, Karsten TM, de Meijer VE, Pranger BK, Molenaar IQ, Bonsing BA, van Santvoort HC, Mieog JSD. Completion pancreatectomy or a pancreas-preserving procedure during relaparotomy for pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy: a multicentre cohort study and meta-analysis. Br J Surg 2021; 108:1371-1379. [PMID: 34608941 PMCID: PMC10364904 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the fact that primary percutaneous catheter drainage has become standard practice, some patients with pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy ultimately undergo a relaparotomy. The aim of this study was to compare completion pancreatectomy with a pancreas-preserving procedure in patients undergoing relaparotomy for pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS This retrospective cohort study of nine institutions included patients who underwent relaparotomy for pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy from 2005-2018. Furthermore, a systematic review and meta-analysis were performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS From 4877 patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy, 786 (16 per cent) developed a pancreatic fistula grade B/C and 162 (3 per cent) underwent a relaparotomy for pancreatic fistula. Of these patients, 36 (22 per cent) underwent a completion pancreatectomy and 126 (78 per cent) a pancreas-preserving procedure. Mortality was higher after completion pancreatectomy (20 (56 per cent) versus 40 patients (32 per cent); P = 0.009), which remained after adjusting for sex, age, BMI, ASA score, previous reintervention, and organ failure in the 24 h before relaparotomy (adjusted odds ratio 2.55, 95 per cent c.i. 1.07 to 6.08). The proportion of additional reinterventions was not different between groups (23 (64 per cent) versus 84 patients (67 per cent); P = 0.756). The meta-analysis including 33 studies evaluating 745 patients, confirmed the association between completion pancreatectomy and mortality (Mantel-Haenszel random-effects model: odds ratio 1.99, 95 per cent c.i. 1.03 to 3.84). CONCLUSION Based on the current data, a pancreas-preserving procedure seems preferable to completion pancreatectomy in patients in whom a relaparotomy is deemed necessary for pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy.
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- J V Groen
- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Centre Utrecht, University Medical Centre Utrecht, and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology, GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (loc. Oost), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Centre Utrecht, University Medical Centre Utrecht, and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Academic Cancer Centre Utrecht, University Medical Centre Utrecht, and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Arjunan R, Karthik SDS, Chowdappa R, Althaf S, Srinivas C. Contemporary Surgical, Oncological, and Survival Outcomes of Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Periampullary Tumours: a 5-Year Experience from Tertiary Cancer Center. Indian J Surg Oncol 2021; 12:603-610. [PMID: 34658591 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-021-01385-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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With advances in surgical management of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), mortality rate for PD has been reported to be less than 5%. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a major complication and morbidity after PD with incidence of up to 40%. This is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent PD in a tertiary cancer referral center in southern India. Data was collected for the patients operated during the period from Jan 2014 to Dec 2018. Surgicopathological, oncological, and survival outcomes were described. Of 76 patients presumed as operable, 16 were excluded and data analyzed for 60 patients. Forty-four percent underwent classical Whipple's PD and 56% pylorus-preserving PD. The most common postoperative complications were wound infection (25%); pneumonia (20%); clinically relevant POPF (13%); and delayed gastric emptying (19%). Thirty-day in-hospital mortality was 5%, 90-day mortality was 8.3%, and fistula-related mortality was 1.6%. Ampullary cancer was the most common histology. Three-year survival rate was 23.3% with a mean overall survival of 33.2 months with significantly better survival in the node negative than positive group (41.3 vs 20.5 months, P = 0.003) and significantly lower survival in pancreatic head cancer than other tumor histologies (16.6 vs 37.3 months, P = 0.002). Multivariate analysis has shown pancreatic head histology (HR = 2.38, 95% CI (1.08-5.26), P = 0.033) and nodal positivity (HR = 2.38, 95% CI (1.27-4.44), P = 0.007) as poor prognostic factors. Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a safe operation in experienced hands. Adhering to a meticulous adaptable reproducible anastomotic technique with standard perioperative management strategies significantly decreases the operative morbidity and mortality.
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- Ravi Arjunan
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bengaluru, 560029 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bengaluru, 560029 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bengaluru, 560029 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bengaluru, 560029 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. M. H. Marigowda Road, Bengaluru, 560029 India
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Salvia R, Lionetto G, Perri G, Malleo G, Marchegiani G. Total pancreatectomy and pancreatic fistula: friend or foe? Updates Surg 2021; 73:1231-1236. [PMID: 34363601 PMCID: PMC8397676 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01130-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) still represents the major driver of surgical morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The purpose of this narrative review was to critically analyze current evidence supporting the use of total pancreatectomy (TP) to prevent the development of POPF in patients with high-risk pancreas, and to explore the role of completion total pancreatectomy (CP) in the management of severe POPF. Considering the encouraging perioperative outcomes, TP may represent a promising tool to avoid the morbidity related to an extremely high-risk pancreatic anastomosis in selected patients. Surgical management of severe POPF is only required in few critical scenarios. In this context, even if anecdotal, CP might play a role as last resort in expert hands.
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- Roberto Salvia
- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics (DSCOMI), Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, P.Le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics (DSCOMI), Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, P.Le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics (DSCOMI), Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, P.Le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics (DSCOMI), Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, P.Le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics (DSCOMI), Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, P.Le Scuro 10, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Bizzoca C, Fedele S, Lippolis AS, Aquilino F, Castellana M, Basile MR, Lucarelli G, Vincenti L. Modified Technique for Wirsung-Pancreatogastric Anastomosis after Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Single Center Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3064. [PMID: 34300229 PMCID: PMC8303560 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The mortality rate following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) has been decreasing over the past few years; nonetheless, the morbidity rate remains elevated. The most common complications after PD are post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and delayed gastric emptying (DGE) syndrome. The issue as to which is the best reconstruction method for the treatment of the pancreatic remnant after PD is still a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the morbidity rate in 100 consecutive PD reconstructed with Wirsung-Pancreato-Gastro-Anastomosis (WPGA), performed by a single surgeon applying a personal modification of the pancreatic reconstruction technique. METHODS During an 8-year period (May 2012 to March 2020), 100 consecutive patients underwent PD reconstructed with WPGA. The series included 57 males and 43 females (M/F 1.32), with a mean age of 68 (range 41-86) years. The 90-day morbidity and mortality were retrospectively analyzed. Additionally, a systematic review was conducted, comparing our technique with the existing literature on the topic. RESULTS We observed eight cases of clinically relevant POPF (8%), three cases of "primary" DGE (3%) and four patients suffering "secondary" DGE. The surgical morbidity and mortality rate were 26% and 6%, respectively. The median hospital stay was 13.6 days. The systematic review of the literature confirmed the originality of our modified technique for Wirsung-Pancreato-Gastro-Anastomosis. CONCLUSIONS Our modified double-layer WPGA is associated with a very low incidence of POPF and DGE. Also, the technique avoids the risk of acute hemorrhage of the pancreatic parenchyma.
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- Cinzia Bizzoca
- Department of General Surgery “Ospedaliera”, Polyclinic Hospital of Bari, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- General Surgery Unit, National Institute of Gastroenterology Saverio de Bellis, Research Hospital, via Turi 27, Castellana Grotte, 70013 Bari, Italy; (S.F.); (F.A.)
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- Department of General Surgery, San Paolo Hospital, via Capo Scardicchio, 70123 Bari, Italy; (A.S.L.); (M.R.B.)
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- General Surgery Unit, National Institute of Gastroenterology Saverio de Bellis, Research Hospital, via Turi 27, Castellana Grotte, 70013 Bari, Italy; (S.F.); (F.A.)
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- Unit of Research Methodology and Data Sciences for Population Health, National Institute of Gastroenterology Saverio de Bellis, Research Hospital, via Turi 27, Castellana Grotte, 70013 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of General Surgery, San Paolo Hospital, via Capo Scardicchio, 70123 Bari, Italy; (A.S.L.); (M.R.B.)
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- Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Urology, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of General Surgery “Ospedaliera”, Polyclinic Hospital of Bari, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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Khan Z, Hayat U, Moraveji S, Adler DG, Siddiqui AA. EUS-guided pancreatic ductal intervention: A comprehensive literature review. Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:98-102. [PMID: 33463554 PMCID: PMC8098848 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_67_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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EUS has opened a new frontier in endoscopic techniques for accessing pancreatic ducts in patients with failed ERCP. The major indications of EUS-guided pancreatic duct intervention (EUS-PDI) are main pancreatic duct (MPD) strictures due to chronic pancreatitis or strictures of pancreaticojejunal or pancreaticogastric anastomosis after Whipple resection, which lead to recurrent acute pancreatitis. EUS-guided pancreaticogastro or duodenostomy offers an alternative to surgery when transpapillary drainage fails or is not possible. We provide an expert commentary and a brief overview on this relatively novel technique utilizing EUS-PDI creation in patients with impaired drainage of the MPD who have failed other conventional endoscopic techniques for MPD drainage and either are poor surgical candidates or are reluctant to undergo surgery.
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- Zarak Khan
- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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Gavrila D, Lacatus M, Beger HG, Tudor S, Vasilescu C. Limited Parenchyma-Sparing Pancreatic Head Resection for Benign Neuroendocrine Tumors and Cystic Neoplasms—the Use of Duodenum-Preserving Head Resection. Indian J Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-019-01971-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Hayat U, Freeman ML, Trikudanathan G, Azeem N, Amateau SK, Mallery J. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic duct intervention and pancreaticogastrostomy using a novel cross-platform technique with small-caliber devices. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E196-E202. [PMID: 32010754 PMCID: PMC6976318 DOI: 10.1055/a-1005-6573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) has been used as an alternative to surgery to drain pancreatic ducts for treatment of disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS). Previous techniques involved using needle-knife cautery, bougie dilation or a stent extraction screw to allow stent passage through the gastric wall and pancreatic parenchyma, with potential for severe complications including duct leak, especially if drainage fails. A novel technique employing EUS guided puncture of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) with a 19- or a 22-gauge needle, passage of an 0.018-guidewire, dilation of the tract with a small-diameter (4 F) angioplasty balloon and placement of 3F plastic stents with the pigtail curled inside the duct as an anchor. Methods This is a retrospective case series at a single tertiary center. EUS-guided PG was considered when conventional endoscopic pancreatic duct drainage failed. Main outcomes included technical and clinic success and complications. Results Eight patients underwent PG. Indications were DPDS (n = 4), stenotic pancreaticoenteral anastomosis after Whipple procedure (n = 3) and chronic pancreatitis with dilated MPD (n = 1). Median MPD diameter was 6.75 mm [IQR 2.8 - 7.6]. Technical success was achieved in seven of eight cases (88 %); angioplasty balloon passed into the pancreatic duct in all accessed ducts. There was one asymptomatic duct leak, and no major or delayed complications, with clinical improvement (complete or partial) in five of eight (71 %). Conclusions EUS-guided PG using a small-caliber guidewire, 4F angioplasty balloon, and reverse 3F single pigtail stents offers a safe and atraumatic alternative without use of cautery.
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- Umar Hayat
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States,Corresponding author Umar Hayat, MD Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & NutritionUniversity of MinnesotaPhillips-Wangensteen Building (PWB)516 Delaware St. SE, 1-124CMinneapolis, MN 55455+1-612-625-5620
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
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Di Donato V, Bardhi E, Tramontano L, Capomacchia FM, Palaia I, Perniola G, Plotti F, Angioli R, Giancotti A, Muzii L, Panici PB. Management of morbidity associated with pancreatic resection during cytoreductive surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer: A systematic review. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 46:694-702. [PMID: 31806515 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In ovarian cancer (OC), survival benefit in case of complete cytoreduction with absence of residual tumor has been clearly demonstrated; however, it often requires extensive surgery. Particularly, pancreatic resection during cytoreduction, may severely impact perioperative morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate complication rates and related optimal management of ovarian cancer patients undergoing pancreatic resection as part of cytoreductive surgery. METHODS Literature was searched for relevant records reporting distal pancreatectomy for advanced ovarian cancer. All cohorts were rated for quality. We focused our analysis on complications related to pancreatic surgical procedures evaluating the following outcomes: pancreatic fistula (PF), abdominal abscess, pancreatitis, iatrogenic diabetes, hemorrhage from splenic vessels and pancreatic-surgery-related mortality. RESULTS The most frequent complication reported was PF. Similar rates of PF were reported after hand-sewn (20%) or stapled closure (24%). Continued drainage is the standard treatment, and often, the leak can be managed conservatively and does not require re-intervention. Abdominal abscess is the second most frequent complication and generally follows a non-adequately drained PF and often required re-laparotomy. Pancreatitis is a rare event that could be treated conservatively; however, death can occur in case of necrotic evolution. Cases of post-operative hemorrhage due to splenic vessel bleeding have been described and represent an emergency. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of pancreatic surgery and management of possible complications ought to be present in the oncologic-gynecologic armamentarium. All patients should be referred to specialized, dedicated, tertiary centers in order to reduce, promptly recognize and optimally manage complications.
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- Violante Di Donato
- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Rome "Campus Bio-Medico", Via Álvaro Del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Rome "Campus Bio-Medico", Via Álvaro Del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Brodie B, Kocher HM. Systematic review of the incidence, presentation and management of gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm after pancreatic resection. BJS Open 2019; 3:735-742. [PMID: 31832579 PMCID: PMC6887902 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) pseudoaneurysm is a serious complication following pancreatic resection, associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. This review aimed to report the incidence of GDA pseudoaneurysm after pancreatic surgery, and describe clinical presentation and management. Methods MEDLINE and Embase were searched systematically for clinical studies evaluating postoperative GDA pseudoaneurysm. Incidence was calculated by dividing total number of GDA pseudoaneurysms by the total number of pancreatic operations. Additional qualitative data related to GDA pseudoaneurysm presentation and management following pancreatic resection were extracted and reviewed from individual reports. Results Nine studies were selected for systematic review involving 4227 pancreatic operations with 55 GDA pseudoaneurysms, with a reported incidence of 1·3 (range 0·2–8·3) per cent. Additional data were extracted from 39 individual examples of GDA pseudoaneurysm from 14 studies. The median time for haemorrhage after surgery was at 15 (range 4–210) days. A preceding complication in the postoperative period was documented in four of 21 patients (67 per cent), and sentinel bleeding was observed in 14 of 20 patients (70 per cent). Postoperative complications after pseudoaneurysm management occurred in two‐thirds of the patients (14 of 21). The overall survival rate was 85 per cent (33 of 39). Conclusion GDA pseudoaneurysm is a rare yet serious cause of haemorrhage after pancreatic surgery, with high mortality. The majority of the patients had a preceding complication. Sentinel bleeding was an important clinical indicator.
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- B Brodie
- Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry London UK
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- Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Cancer Institute Queen Mary University of London London UK.,Barts and the London Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Centre The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel London UK
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Wu JM, Kuo TC, Chen HA, Wu CH, Lai SR, Yang CY, Hsu SY, Ho TW, Liao WC, Tien YW. Randomized trial of oral versus enteral feeding for patients with postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy. Br J Surg 2019; 106:190-198. [PMID: 30724356 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether continued oral feeding may have a negative impact on healing of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is unclear. The aim was to test the hypothesis that oral feeding is non-inferior to enteral feeding in closure of POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy, and to clarify the effects of oral feeding on the duration and grade of POPF. METHODS This multicentre, non-inferiority randomized trial of oral or enteral feeding of patients with POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy recruited patients between August 2013 and September 2016. The primary efficacy outcome was the 30-day fistula closure rate. The prespecified non-inferiority margin was 15 per cent. Other efficacy outcomes included grade of fistula, and hospital stay and costs. RESULTS A total of 114 patients were included, and received oral (57) or enteral (57) feeding. The two groups were balanced in baseline characteristics and no patient was lost to follow-up. In intention-to-treat analysis, oral feeding was non-inferior to enteral feeding in terms of 30-day fistula closure rate (88 versus 89 per cent respectively; difference -1·8 per cent, lower limit of 95 per cent c.i. -14·4 per cent; P = 0·020 for non-inferiority). Compared with enteral feeding, oral feeding significantly reduced hospital costs and duration of stay. No significant differences were noted in the number of patients whose POPF evolved into grade B/C, or other outcomes. CONCLUSION Oral feeding in patients with POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy did not increase the duration or grade of POPF, and was associated with reduced duration of stay and hospital costs. Registration number: NCT01755260 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- J-M Wu
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.,Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Puntambekar SP, Mehta MJ, Manchekar MM, Chitale M, Panse M, Jathar A, Umalkar R. Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Pancreaticogastrostomy in Total Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy-A Novel Anastomotic Technique. Indian J Surg Oncol 2019; 10:274-279. [PMID: 31168247 PMCID: PMC6527622 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-018-0829-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Novel pancreaticogastric anastomosis technique in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy which is simple, feasible to perform, provides secure fixation between stomach and pancreas. The aim of our article is to describe our technique of intracorporeal pancreaticogastrostomy as a promising approach for future widespread application.
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- Shailesh P. Puntambekar
- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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- Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, 25-A,Ayurvedik Rasashala Premises, Near Garware College, Karve Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 India
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Pan J, Ge X, Zhou W, Zhong X, Gu L, Zhu H, Li X, Qi W, Wang X. Comparison of clinical outcomes between mesh-reinforced pancreatojejunostomy and pancreatogastrostomy following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a cohort study. World J Surg Oncol 2018; 16:190. [PMID: 30223846 PMCID: PMC6142426 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1491-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Postoperative complications, especially postoperative pancreatic fistulas, remain the major concern following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Mesh-reinforced pancreatic anastomoses, including pancreatojejunostomy (PJ) and pancreatogastrostomy (PG), are a new effective technique in PD. This study was conducted to analyze the safety and efficacy of this new technique and to compare the results of mesh-reinforced PJ vs PG. Methods A total of 110 patients who underwent PD between August 2005 and January 2016 were eligible in this study. Perioperative and postoperative data of patients with a mesh-reinforced technique were analyzed. Data were also grouped according to the procedure performed: mesh-reinforced PJ and mesh-reinforced PG. Results Among patients undergoing PD with the mesh-reinforced technique, 42 had postoperative complications, and the comprehensive complication index (CCI) was 32.7 ± 2.5. Only 10% of patients had pancreatic fistula; three were grade A, six were grade B, and two were grade C. Biliary fistula occurred in only 8.2% of patients. Patients undergoing mesh-reinforced PG showed a significantly lower rate of CCI than did mesh-reinforced PJ patients (27.0 ± 2.1 vs 37.0 ± 3.9, p < 0.05). The mesh-reinforced PG was also favored over mesh-reinforced PJ because of significant differences in intra-abdominal fluid collection (5.9% vs 18.6%, p < 0.05) and delayed gastric emptying (3.9% vs 15.3%, p < 0.05). Conclusions PD with the mesh-reinforced technique was a safe and effective method of decreasing postoperative pancreatic fistula. Compared with mesh-reinforced PJ, mesh-reinforced PG did not show significant differences in the rates of pancreatic fistula or biliary fistula. However, CCI, intra-abdominal fluid collection, and delayed gastric emptying were significantly reduced in patients with mesh-reinforced PG.
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- Junhai Pan
- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhou YM, Zhou X, Wan T, Xu D, Si XY. An evidence-based approach to the surgical interventions for severe pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy. Surgeon 2018; 16:119-124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Response. Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 86:748-749. [PMID: 28917353 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Wang C, Zhao X, You S. Efficacy of the prophylactic use of octreotide for the prevention of complications after pancreatic resection: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7500. [PMID: 28723761 PMCID: PMC5521901 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of octreotide prophylaxis in the prevention of complications after pancreatic resection remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of octreotide prophylactic treatment to prevent complications after pancreatic resection. METHODS Five databases (PubMed, Medline, SinoMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) were searched for eligible studies from 1980 to November 2016 with the limitation of human subjects and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Data were extracted independently and were analyzed using RevMan statistical software version 5.3 (Cochrane Collaboration, http://tech.cochrane.org/revman/download). Weighted mean differences (WMDs), risk ratios (RRs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias. RESULTS Twelve RCTs comprising 1902 patients were identified as eligible. The methodological quality of the trials ranged from low to moderate. A pooled analysis of effectiveness based on the data from each study revealed that octreotide could significantly reduce the rate of pancreatic fistula (PF) after pancreatic resection (RR = 0.75, 95% CI = 0.57-0.98, P = .04). The same findings were discovered in multicenter and European subgroups with a subgroup analysis; no obvious differences were noted in American, Asian, and single-center subgroup analyses. An equal effect was observed between the use or non-use of octreotide groups regarding mortality (RR = 1.24, 95% CI = 0.77-2.02, P = .38). Octreotide had no advantages in regards to mortality improvement. The total numbers of complications associated with the use or non-use of octreotide were similar (RR = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.58-1.03, P = .08). Among the high-risk group, octreotide was more effective in reducing complications (RR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.46-0.82, P = .0009). Compared with the patients who did not receive prophylactic treatment, the patients who underwent pancreatic resection benefited from octreotide because it had better efficacy in preventing fluid collection and postoperative pancreatitis. CONCLUSION The prophylactic use of octreotide is suitable for preventing postoperative complications, especially PF and fluid collection as well as postoperative pancreatitis. However, no obvious differences were noted regarding mortality. In view of the clinical heterogeneity and varying definitions of PF, whether these conclusions are broadly applicable should be further determined in future studies.
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- Chunli Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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- Nankai Clinical School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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Shrikhande SV, Sivasanker M, Vollmer CM, Friess H, Besselink MG, Fingerhut A, Yeo CJ, Fernandez-delCastillo C, Dervenis C, Halloran C, Gouma DJ, Radenkovic D, Asbun HJ, Neoptolemos JP, Izbicki JR, Lillemoe KD, Conlon KC, Fernandez-Cruz L, Montorsi M, Bockhorn M, Adham M, Charnley R, Carter R, Hackert T, Hartwig W, Miao Y, Sarr M, Bassi C, Büchler MW. Pancreatic anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: A position statement by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS). Surgery 2017; 161:1221-1234. [PMID: 28027816 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (grades B and C of the ISGPS definition) remains the most troublesome complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. The approach to management of the pancreatic remnant via some form of pancreatico-enteric anastomosis determines the incidence and severity of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula. Despite numerous trials comparing diverse pancreatico-enteric anastomosis techniques and other adjunctive strategies (pancreatic duct stenting, somatostatin analogues, etc), currently, there is no clear consensus regarding the ideal method of pancreatico-enteric anastomosis. METHODS An international panel of pancreatic surgeons working in well-known, high-volume centers reviewed the best contemporary literature concerning pancreatico-enteric anastomosis and worked to develop a position statement on pancreatic anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy. RESULTS There is inherent risk assumed by creating a pancreatico-enteric anastomosis based on factors related to the gland (eg, parenchymal texture, disease pathology). None of the technical variations of pancreaticojejunal or pancreaticogastric anastomosis, such as duct-mucosa, invagination method, and binding technique, have been found to be consistently superior to another. Randomized trials and meta-analyses comparing pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy yield conflicting results and are inherently prone to bias due to marked heterogeneity in the studies. The benefit of stenting the pancreatico-enteric anastomosis to decrease clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula is not supported by high-level evidence. While controversial, somatostatin analogues appear to decrease perioperative complications but not mortality, although consistent data across the more than 20 studies addressing this topic are lacking. The Fistula Risk Score is useful for predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula as well as for comparing outcomes of pancreatico-enteric anastomosis across studies. CONCLUSION Currently, no specific technique can eliminate development of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula. While consistent practice of any standardized technique may decrease the rate of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula, experienced surgeons can have lower postoperative pancreatic fistula rates performing a variety of techniques depending on the clinical situation. There is no clear evidence on the benefit of internal or external stenting after pancreatico-enteric anastomosis. The use of somatostatin analogues may be important in decreasing morbidity after pancreatoduodenectomy, but it remains controversial. Future studies should focus on novel approaches to decrease the rate of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula with appropriate risk adjustment.
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- Shailesh V Shrikhande
- Department of Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Graz, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Jefferson Pancreas, Biliary and Related Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- First Surgical Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Professorial Surgical Unit, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Clinic Hospital of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Digestive & HPB Surgery, Hopital Edouard Herriot, HCL, UCBL1, Lyon, France
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- Department of HPB & Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Klinikum Großhadern, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Pancreas Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Pancreas Institute, University Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Chen YI, Levy MJ, Moreels TG, Hajijeva G, Will U, Artifon EL, Hara K, Kitano M, Topazian M, Abu Dayyeh B, Reichel A, Vilela T, Ngamruengphong S, Haito-Chavez Y, Bukhari M, Okolo P, Kumbhari V, Ismail A, Khashab MA. An international multicenter study comparing EUS-guided pancreatic duct drainage with enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde pancreatography after Whipple surgery. Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 85:170-177. [PMID: 27460390 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic management of post-Whipple pancreatic adverse events (AEs) with enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (e-ERP) is associated with high failure rates. EUS-guided pancreatic duct drainage (EUS-PDD) has shown promising results; however, no comparative data have been done for these 2 modalities. The goal of this study is to compare EUS-PDD with e-ERP in terms of technical success (PDD through dilation/stent), clinical success (improvement/resolution of pancreatic-type symptoms), and AE rates in patients with post-Whipple anatomy. METHODS This is an international multicenter comparative retrospective study at 7 tertiary centers (2 United States, 2 European, 2 Asian, and 1 South American). All consecutive patients who underwent EUS-PDD or e-ERP between January 2010 and August 2015 were included. RESULTS In total, 66 patients (mean age, 57 years; 48% women) and 75 procedures were identified with 40 in EUS-PDD and 35 in e-ERP. Technical success was achieved in 92.5% of procedures in the EUS-PDD group compared with 20% of procedures in the e-ERP group (OR, 49.3; P < .001). Clinical success (per patient) was attained in 87.5% of procedures in the EUS-PDD group compared with 23.1% in the e-ERP group (OR, 23.3; P < .001). AEs occurred more commonly in the EUS-PDD group (35% vs 2.9%, P < .001). However, all AEs were rated as mild or moderate. Procedure time and length of stay were not significantly different between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS EUS-PDD is superior to e-ERP in post-Whipple anatomy in terms of efficacy with acceptable safety. As such, EUS-PDD should be considered as a potential first-line treatment in post-pancreaticoduodenectomy anatomy when necessary expertise is available.
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- Yen-I Chen
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Municipal Hospital, Gera, Germany
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Municipal Hospital, Gera, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Ana Costa Hospital, Santos, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Martin A, Kistler CA, Wrobel P, Yang JF, Siddiqui AA. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreaticobiliary intervention in patients with surgically altered anatomy and inaccessible papillae: A review of current literature. Endosc Ultrasound 2016; 5:149-56. [PMID: 27386471 PMCID: PMC4918297 DOI: 10.4103/2303-9027.183969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The management of pancreaticobiliary disease in patients with surgically altered anatomy is a growing problem for gastroenterologists today. Over the years, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as an important diagnostic and therapeutic modality in the treatment of pancreaticobiliary disease. Patient anatomy has become increasingly complex due to advances in surgical resection of pancreaticobiliary disease and EUS has emerged as the therapy of choice when endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography failed cannulation or when the papilla is inaccessible such as in gastric obstruction or duodenal obstruction. The current article gives a comprehensive review of the current literature for EUS-guided intervention of the pancreaticobiliary tract in patients with altered surgical anatomy.
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- Aaron Martin
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Guerrini GP, Soliani P, D'Amico G, Di Benedetto F, Negri M, Piccoli M, Ruffo G, Orti-Rodriguez RJ, Pissanou T, Fusai G. Pancreaticojejunostomy Versus Pancreaticogastrostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: An Up-to-date Meta-Analysis. J INVEST SURG 2015; 29:175-84. [PMID: 26682701 DOI: 10.3109/08941939.2015.1093047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The reconstruction of the pancreas after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a crucial factor in preventing postoperative complications as pancreatic anastomosis failure is associated with a high morbidity rate and contributes to prolonged hospitalization and mortality. Several techniques have been described for the reconstruction of pancreatic digestive continuity in the attempt to minimize the risk of a pancreatic fistula. The aim of this study was to compare the results of pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy after PD. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to January 2015 comparing patients with pancreaticogastrostomy (PG group) versus pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ group). Two reviewers independently assessed the eligibility and quality of the studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using either the fixed-effect or the random-effect model. RESULTS Eight RCTs describing 1,211 patients were identified for inclusion in the study. The meta-analysis shows that the PG group had a significantly lower incidence rate of postoperative pancreatic fistulas [OR 0.64 (95% confidence interval 0.46-0.86), p = .003], intra-abdominal abscesses [OR 0.53 (95% CI, 0.33-0.85), p = .009] and length of hospital stay [MD -1.62; (95% CI 2.63-0.61), p = .002] than the PJ group, while biliary fistula, mortality, morbidity, rate of delayed gastric emptying, reoperation, and bleeding did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggests that the most effective treatment for reconstruction of pancreatic continuity after pancreatoduodenectomy is pancreaticogastrostomy. However, the advantage of the latter could potentially be demonstrated through further RCTs, including only patients at high risk of developing pancreatic fistulas.
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- Gian Piero Guerrini
- a Ravenna Hospital, AUSL Romagna , HBP and General Surgery Unit , Ravenna , Italy
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- a Ravenna Hospital, AUSL Romagna , HBP and General Surgery Unit , Ravenna , Italy
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- b Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital and Milan University , Department of Surgery and Transplantation , Bergamo , Italy
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- c Policlinico Hospital, HPB and Liver Transplant Unit , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Modena , Italy
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- a Ravenna Hospital, AUSL Romagna , HBP and General Surgery Unit , Ravenna , Italy
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- d Civile S. Agostino Estense Hospital , AUSL Modena, Robotic and General Surgery Unit , Modena , Italy
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- e "Sacro Cuore-Don Calabria" Hospital , General Surgery Unit , Negrar (Verona) , Italy
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- f Royal Free Hospital, HPB & Liver Transplant Unit , University College Medical School of London , London , England
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- f Royal Free Hospital, HPB & Liver Transplant Unit , University College Medical School of London , London , England
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- f Royal Free Hospital, HPB & Liver Transplant Unit , University College Medical School of London , London , England
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Grendar J, Ouellet JF, Sutherland FR, Bathe OF, Ball CG, Dixon E. In search of the best reconstructive technique after pancreaticoduodenectomy: pancreaticojejunostomy versus pancreaticogastrostomy. Can J Surg 2015; 58:154-9. [PMID: 25799130 PMCID: PMC4447507 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been suggested that pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) is a safer reconstruction than pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ), resulting in lower morbidity, including lower pancreatic leak rates and decreased postoperative mortality. We compared PJ and PG after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS A randomized clinical trial was designed. It was stopped with 50% accrual. Patients underwent either PG or PJ reconstruction. The primary outcome was the pancreatic fistula rate, and the secondary outcomes were overall morbidity and mortality. We used the Student t, Mann-Whitney U and χ(2) tests for intention to treat analysis. The effect of randomization, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, soft pancreatic texture and use of pancreatic stent on overall complications and fistula rates was calculated using logistic regression. RESULTS Our trial included 98 patients. The rate of pancreatic fistula formation was 18% in the PJ and 25% in the PG groups (p = 0.40). Postoperative complications occurred in 48% of patients in the PJ and 58% in the PG groups (p = 0.31). There were no significant predictors of overall complications in the multivariate analysis. Only soft pancreatic gland predicted the occurrence of pancreatic fistula (odds ratio 5.89, p = 0.003). CONCLUSION There was no difference in the rates of pancreatic leak/fistula, overall complications or mortality between patients undergoing PG and and those undergoing PJ after PD.
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- Jan Grendar
- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Grendar, Sutherland, Bathe, Ball, Dixon); and the CHU de Québec, Pavillon Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jesus, Québec, Que. (Ouellet)
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Courvoisier T, Donatini G, Faure JP, Danion J, Carretier M, Richer JP. Primary versus secondary delayed gastric emptying (DGE) grades B and C of the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery after pancreatoduodenectomy: a retrospective analysis on a group of 132 patients. Updates Surg 2015; 67:305-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-015-0296-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 04/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Jin K, Zhou H, Zhang J, Wang W, Sun Y, Ruan C, Hu Z, Wang Y. Systematic review and meta-analysis of somatostatin analogues in the prevention of postoperative complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dig Surg 2015; 32:196-207. [PMID: 25872003 DOI: 10.1159/000381032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of somatostatin analogues (SAs) following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is controversial. METHOD Literature databases were searched systematically for relevant articles. A meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating prophylactic SAs in PD was performed. RESULTS Fifteen RCTs involving 1,352 patients were included. There was a towards reduced incidences of pancreatic fistulas (p = 0.26), clinically significant pancreatic fistulas (p = 0.08), and bleeding (p = 0.05) in prophylactic SAs group. In subgroup analyses, prophylactic somatostatin significantly reduced the incidence of pancreatic fistulas(p = 0.02), with a nonsignificant trend toward reduced incidence of clinically significantly pancreatic fistulas (p = 0.06).Pasireotide significantly reduced the incidence of clinically significantly pancreatic fistulas (p = 0.03). Octreotide had no influence on the incidence of pancreatic fistulas. CONCLUSION The current best evidence suggests prophylactic treatment with somatostatin or pasireotide has a potential role in reducing the incidence of pancreatic fistulas, while octreotide had no influence on the incidence of pancreatic fistulas.High-quality RCTs assessing the role of somatostatin and pasireotide are required for further verification.
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Kang CM, Lee SH, Chung MJ, Hwang HK, Lee WJ. Laparoscopic pancreatic reconstruction technique following laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2014; 22:202-10. [PMID: 25546026 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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With the advance of laparoscopic experiences and techniques, it is carefully regarded that laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (lap-PD) is feasible and safe in managing perimapullary pancreatic pathology. Especially, laparoscopic management of remnant pancreas can be a critical step toward completeness of minimally invasive PD. According to available published reports, there is a wide range of technical differences in choosing surgical options in managing remnant pancreas after lap-PD. For the evidence-based surgical approach, it would be ideal to test potential techniques by randomized controlled trials, but, currently, it is thought to be very difficult to expect those clinical trials to be successful because there are still a lack of expert surgeons with sound surgical techniques and experience. In addition, lap-PD is so complicated and technically demanding that many surgeons are still questioning whether this surgical approach could be standardized and popular like laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In general, surgical options are usually chosen based on following question: (1) Is it simple? (2) Is it easy and feasible? (3) Is it secure and safe? (4) Is there any supporting scientific evidence? It would be interesting to estimate which surgical technique would be appropriate in managing remnant pancreas under these considerations. It is hoped that a well standardized multicenter-based randomized control study would be successful to test this fundamental issues based on sound surgical techniques and scientific background.
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- Chang Moo Kang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Ludlow Faculty Research Building #203, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Institute of Gastroenterology, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Initial Experience in Total Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreatogastrostomy. Cell Biochem Biophys 2014; 71:1023-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s12013-014-0304-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Evaluation of a new modification of pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: anastomosis of the pancreatic duct to the gastric mucosa with invagination of the pancreatic remnant end into the posterior gastric wall for patients with cancer head of pancreas and periampullary carcinoma in terms of postoperative pancreatic fistula formation. Int J Surg Oncol 2014; 2014:490386. [PMID: 25302117 PMCID: PMC4181776 DOI: 10.1155/2014/490386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2014] [Revised: 08/10/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background/Objectives. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the main problem after pancreaticoduodenectomy and determines to a large extent the final outcome. We describe a new modification of pancreaticogastrostomy which combines duct to mucosa anastomosis with suturing the pancreatic capsule to posterior gastric wall and then invaginating the pancreatic remnant into the posterior gastric wall. This study was designed to assess the results of this new modification of pancreaticogastrostomy. Methods. The newly modified pancreaticogastrostomy was applied to 37 consecutive patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary cancer (64.86%) or cancer head of the pancreas (35.14%). Eighteen patients (48.65%) had a soft pancreatic remnant, 13 patients (35.14%) had firm pancreatic remnant, and 6 patients (16.22%) had intermediate texture of pancreatic remnant. Rate of mortality, early postoperative complications, and hospital stay were also reported. Results. Operative mortality was zero and morbidity was 29.73%. Only three patients (8.11%) developed pancreatic leaks; they were treated conservatively. Eight patients (16.1%) had delayed gastric emptying, one patient (2.70%) had minor hemorrhage, one patient (2.70%) had biliary leak, and four patients (10.81%) had superficial wound infection. Conclusions. The new modified pancreatogastrostomy seems safe and reliable with low rate of POPF. However, further prospective controlled trials are essential to support these results.
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Clerveus M, Morandeira-Rivas A, Picazo-Yeste J, Moreno-Sanz C. Pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 18:1693-704. [PMID: 24903847 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2557-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this systematic review was to compare postoperative outcomes between pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS Six databases were systematically reviewed to identify randomized controlled trials comparing pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy. Studies reporting postoperative complications, reoperations, and mortality were included (PROSPERO registration number CRD42013005383). RESULTS The search provided a total of 1,646 references. Seven studies were selected including 1,121 patients, 562 in the pancreaticogastrostomy group and 559 in the pancreaticojejunostomy group. Overall incidence of pancreatic fistula and the incidence of more severe fistulas (grade B/C) were lower in the pancreaticogastrostomy group (relative risk 0.67; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.52 to 0.86; p = 0.002 and relative risk 0.61; 95 % CI 0.40 to 0.93; p = 0.02). Abdominal collections were more frequent in the pancreaticojejunostomy group. However, pancreaticogastrostomy was associated with an increased risk of postoperative intraluminal hemorrhage, and there were no differences in overall morbidity, reoperations, or mortality. CONCLUSIONS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, a reduction in the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula in the pancreaticogastrostomy group was observed. Although this evidence comes from randomized trials, pancreaticogastrostomy cannot be considered superior to pancreaticojejunostomy due to the presence of clinical heterogeneity among studies and the absence of differences in overall morbidity, reoperations, and mortality.
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- Michael Clerveus
- Department of Surgery, "Mancha Centro" General Hospital, Avd. de la Constitución no. 3, 13600, Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, Spain
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Xiong JJ, Tan CL, Szatmary P, Huang W, Ke NW, Hu WM, Nunes QM, Sutton R, Liu XB. Meta-analysis of pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Br J Surg 2014; 101:1196-208. [PMID: 25042895 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical reconstruction following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Because of great variability in definitions of specific complications, it remains unclear whether there is a difference in complication rates following the two commonest types of reconstruction, pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) and pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ). Published consensus definitions for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) have led to a series of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) uniquely placed to address this question. METHODS A literature search was carried out to identify all RCTs comparing postoperative complications of PG versus PJ reconstruction following PD published between January 1995 and December 2013. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95 percent confidence intervals (c.i.) were calculated using fixed-effect or random-effects models. RESULTS In total, seven RCTs with 1121 patients were included. Four of these trials applied definitions as published by the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF). Using ISGPF definitions, the incidence of POPF was lower in patients undergoing PG than in those having PJ (OR 0·50, 95 per cent c.i. 0·34 to 0·73; P < 0·001). Using definitions applied by each individual study, PG was associated with significantly lower rates of POPF (OR 0·51, 0·36 to 0·71; P < 0·001), intra-abdominal fluid collection (OR 0·50, 0·34 to 0·74; P < 0·001) and biliary fistula (OR 0·42, 0·18 to 0·93; P = 0·03) than PJ. CONCLUSION Meta-analysis of four RCTs based on ISGPF criteria, and seven RCTs using non-standard criteria, revealed that PG reduced the incidence of POPF after PD compared with PJ.
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- J J Xiong
- Departments of Pancreatic Surgery, Sichuan Provincial Pancreatitis Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Ma S, Li Q, Dai W, Pan F. Pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy. J Surg Res 2014; 192:68-75. [PMID: 24942400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 03/20/2014] [Accepted: 05/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND It has long been debated whether pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) or pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) is the better choice for reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the two techniques. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PG with PJ published from January 1995 to January 2014 were searched electronically using PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane Library. Published data of these RCTs were analyzed using either fixed-effects model or random-effects model. RESULTS Seven RCTs were included in this meta-analysis, with a total of 1121 patients (562 in PG, 559 in PJ). The incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal fluid collection were significantly lower in PG than in PJ (respectively: odds ratio = 0.53 [0.37, 0.74], P < 0.001; odds ratio = 0.48 [0.30, 0.76], P < 0.01), no significant difference could be found for delayed gastric emptying, hemorrhage, morbidity, reoperation rate, and mortality. CONCLUSIONS The evidence from RCTs suggests that PG technique is associated with a lower rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal fluid collection than PJ.
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- Shijie Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, P. R. China.
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Figueras J, Sabater L, Planellas P, Muñoz-Forner E, Lopez-Ben S, Falgueras L, Sala-Palau C, Albiol M, Ortega-Serrano J, Castro-Gutierrez E. Randomized clinical trial of pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy on the rate and severity of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Br J Surg 2014; 100:1597-605. [PMID: 24264781 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage of pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) remains the single most important source of morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The primary aim of this randomized clinical trial comparing PG with PJ after PD was to test the hypothesis that invaginated PG would result in a lower rate and severity of pancreatic fistula. METHODS Patients undergoing PD were randomized to receive either a duct-to-duct PJ or a double-layer invaginated PG. The primary endpoint was the rate of pancreatic fistula, using the definition of the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula. Secondary endpoints were the evaluation of severe abdominal complications (Clavien-Dindo grade IIIa or above), endocrine and exocrine function. RESULTS Of 123 patients randomized, 58 underwent PJ and 65 had PG. The incidence of pancreatic fistula was significantly higher following PJ than for PG (20 of 58 versus 10 of 65 respectively; P = 0.014), as was the severity of pancreatic fistula (grade A: 2 versus 5 per cent; grade B-C: 33 versus 11 per cent; P = 0.006). The hospital readmission rate for complications was significantly lower after PG (6 versus 24 per cent; P = 0.005), weight loss was lower (P = 0.025) and exocrine function better (P = 0.022). CONCLUSION The rate and severity of pancreatic fistula was significantly lower with this PG technique compared with that following PJ. REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN58328599 (http://www.controlled-trials.com).
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- J Figueras
- Departments of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, 'Dr Josep Trueta' Hospital, Institute of Biomedical Research of Girona (IDIBGI), Girona
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Addeo P, Delpero JR, Paye F, Oussoultzoglou E, Fuchshuber PR, Sauvanet A, Sa Cunha A, Le Treut YP, Adham M, Mabrut JY, Chiche L, Bachellier P. Pancreatic fistula after a pancreaticoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma and its association with morbidity: a multicentre study of the French Surgical Association. HPB (Oxford) 2014; 16:46-55. [PMID: 23461663 PMCID: PMC3892314 DOI: 10.1111/hpb.12063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS A pancreatic fistula (PF) is the most relevant complication after a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This retrospective multicentric study attempts to elucidate the risk factors and complications of a PF in a large cohort of patients undergoing a PD for ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS Using a survey tool, clinical data of 1325 patients undergoing a PD for ductal adenocarcinoma at 37 institutions, between January 2004 and December 2009, were collected. Peri-operative risk factors associated with PF and its association with morbidity and mortality were assessed. Morbidity and PF were graded according to the ISGPF (International Study group for pancreatic fistula) definition and the Dindo-Clavien classification. RESULTS Overall PF, mortality, morbidity and relaparotomy rates were 14.3%, 3.8%, 54.4% and 11.7%, respectively. PF occurred more frequently after a pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) compared with a pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) (16.8% vs. 10.4%; P = 0.0012). Independent risk factors for PF by multivariate analysis were absence of pre-operative diabetes (P = 0.0014), PJ reconstruction (P = 0.0035), soft pancreatic parenchyma (P < 0.0001) and low-volume centre (P = 0.0286). Clinically relevant PF (grade B and C) and severe complications (Dindo-Clavien grade IIIB, IV, V) were significantly more frequent after PJ than PG (71.6% vs. 28.3%; P = 0.030 and 24.8% vs. 19.1%; P = 0.015, respectively). Overall mortality and relaparotomy rates were similar after PG and PJ. CONCLUSIONS A soft pancreatic parenchyma, the absence of pre-operative diabetes, PJ and low-volume centre are independent risk factors for PF after PD for ductal adenocarcinoma. A significantly higher incidence and clinical severity of PF are associated with PJ.
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- Pietro Addeo
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hopital de Hautpierre, Université de StrasbourgStrasbourg, France
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- Department of Surgery, APHP, Hopital Saint-Antoine UMPC Univ Paris 06Paris, France
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hopital de Hautpierre, Université de StrasbourgStrasbourg, France
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hopital de Hautpierre, Université de StrasbourgStrasbourg, France,Department of Surgical Oncology, The Permanente Medical GroupWalnut Creek, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, AP-HP, Hopital BeaujonParis, France
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- Department of Surgery, Hopital Edouard- HerriotLyon, France
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- Department of Surgery, Hopital de la Cote de NacreCaen, France
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hopital de Hautpierre, Université de StrasbourgStrasbourg, France
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Haane C, Mardin WA, Schmitz B, Dhayat S, Hummel R, Senninger N, Schleicher C, Mees ST. Pancreatoduodenectomy--current status of surgical and perioperative techniques in Germany. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2013; 398:1097-105. [PMID: 24141987 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-013-1130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatoduodenectomy in Germany is performed by a broad range of hospitals. A diversity of operative techniques is employed as no guidelines exist for intra- and perioperative management. We carried out a national survey to determine the de facto German standards for pancreatoduodenectomy, assess quality assurance measures, and identify relevant issues for further investigation. METHODS A questionnaire evaluating major outcome variables, case load, preferred surgical procedures, and perioperative management during pancreatoduodenectomy was developed and sent to 211 German hospitals performing >12 pancreatoduodenectomies per year (requirement for certification as a pancreas center). Statistical analysis was carried out using the Fisher Exact, Mann-Whitney U, and Spearman tests. RESULTS The final response rate was 86 % (182/211). The preferred technique and de facto German standard for pancreatoduodenectomy was pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy with pancreatojejunostomy carried out via duct-to-mucosa anastomosis with interrupted sutures using PDS 4.0. The minority of German pancreas centers were certified (18-48 %). The certification rate increased with higher capacity levels and case load (P < 0.05); however, significant correlations between the fistula rate and hospital case load, hospital capacity level, or hospital certification status were not seen. CONCLUSION This study revealed a distinct variety of management strategies for pancreatic surgery and available evidence-based data was not necessarily translated into clinical practice. The limited certification rate represented a shortcoming of quality assurance. The data emphasize the need for further trials to answer the questions whether hospital certifications and omission of drains improve outcome after pancreatoduodenectomy and for the establishment of guidelines for pancreatoduodenectomy.
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- Christina Haane
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Waldeyerstr.1, 48149, Muenster, Germany
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Lermite E, Sommacale D, Piardi T, Arnaud JP, Sauvanet A, Dejong CHC, Pessaux P. Complications after pancreatic resection: diagnosis, prevention and management. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2013; 37:230-9. [PMID: 23415988 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2013.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Revised: 01/06/2013] [Accepted: 01/09/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or distal pancreatectomy (DP) has decreased, morbidity still remains high. The aim of this review article is to present, define, predict, prevent, and manage the main complications after pancreatic resection (PR). METHODS A non-systematic literature search on morbidity and mortality after PR was undertaken using the PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase databases. RESULTS The main complications after PR are delayed gastric emptying (DGE), pancreatic fistula (PF), and bleeding, as defined by the International Study Group on Pancreatic Surgery. PF occurs in 10% to 15% of patients after PD and in 10% to 30% of patients after DP. The different techniques of pancreatic anastomosis and pancreatic remnant closure do not show significant advantages in the prevention of PF, nor does the perioperative use of somatostatin and its analogues. The trend is for conservative or interventional radiology therapy for PF (with enteral nutrition), which achieves a success rate of approximately 80%. DGE after PD occurs in 20% to 50% of patients. Prophylactic erythromycin may reduce the incidence of DGE. Gastric aspiration with erythromycin is usually effective in one to three weeks. Bleeding (gastrointestinal and intraabdominal) occurs in 4% to 16% of patients after PD and in 2% to 3% of patients after DP. Endovascular treatment can only be used for a haemodynamically stable patient. In cases of haemodynamic instability or associated septic complications, surgical treatment is necessary. In expert centres, the mortality rates can be less than 1% after DP and less than 3% after PD. CONCLUSION There is a need for improved strategies to prevent and treat complications after PR.
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- Emilie Lermite
- Department of Digestive Surgery, CHU Angers, Angers University, Angers, France
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Paye F, Lupinacci RM, Kraemer A, Lescot T, Chafaï N, Tiret E, Balladur P. Surgical treatment of severe pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy by wirsungostomy and repeat pancreatico-jejunal anastomosis. Am J Surg 2013; 206:194-201. [PMID: 23706258 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2012] [Revised: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND After pancreaticoduodenectomy, severe pancreatic fistula may require salvage relaparotomy in patients with largely disrupted pancreaticojejunal anastomosis. Completion pancreatectomy remains the gold standard but yields high mortality and severe long-term repercussions. The authors report the results of a pancreas-preserving strategy used in this life-threatening condition. METHODS Two hundred fifty-four pancreaticoduodenectomies with pancreaticojejunal anastomosis were performed between 2005 and 2011; 21 patients underwent salvage relaparotomy for grade C pancreatic fistula. Largely dehiscent pancreaticojejunal anastomoses were dismantled in 16 patients. Four patients underwent completion pancreatectomy, whereas in 12 patients detailed here, the remaining pancreas was preserved and drained by wirsungostomy with exteriorization or closure of the jejunal stump. Repeat pancreaticojejunal anastomosis was later planned to preserve pancreatic function. RESULTS One patient died of recurrent hemorrhage on day 1 after wirsungostomy (8.3%). All but 1 survivor developed postoperative complications, and 3 needed reoperation before hospital discharge. The median hospital stay was 62 days (range, 29 to 156 days). After a median delay of 130 days (range, 91 to 240 days) from salvage relaparotomy, repeat pancreaticojejunostomy was attempted in 10 patients and was successful in 9 (1 completion pancreatectomy was performed). One patient died postoperatively (10%). Long-term endocrine function was unaltered in 66% of patients who benefited from this conservative strategy. CONCLUSIONS This pancreas-preserving strategy yielded a whole mortality rate of 17% for largely disrupted pancreaticojejunal anastomosis requiring salvage relaparotomy. It compares favorably with systematic completion pancreatectomy and achieved preservation of remnant pancreatic function in 75% of patients.
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- François Paye
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hospital Saint Antoine, Paris, France; Université Pierre et Marie Curie, UPMC Univ Paris 06, France.
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Itoi T, Kasuya K, Sofuni A, Itokawa F, Kurihara T, Yasuda I, Nakai Y, Isayama H, Moriyasu F. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided pancreatic duct access: techniques and literature review of pancreatography, transmural drainage and rendezvous techniques. Dig Endosc 2013; 25:241-52. [PMID: 23490022 DOI: 10.1111/den.12048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2012] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided (EUS)-guided pancreatic interventions have gained increasing attention. Here we review EUS-guided pancreatic duct (PD) access techniques and outcomes. EUS-guided PD intervention is divided into two types, antegrade and rendezvous techniques, following EUS-guided pancreatography. In the antegrade technique, pancreaticoenterostomy is carried out by stent placement between the PD and the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum. Transenteric antegrade PD stenting is conducted by stent placement, advancing anteriorly into the PD through the pancreatic tract. The rendezvous technique is carried out by using a guidewire through the papilla or anastomotic site for retrograde stent insertion. In terms of EUS-guided PD stenting, 11 case reports totaling 75 patients (35 normal anatomy, 40 altered anatomy) have been published. The technical success rate was greater than 70%. Early adverse events, including severe hematoma and severe pancreatitis,occurred in seven (63.6%) of 11 reports. Regarding the rendezvous technique, 12 case reports totaling 52 patients (22 normal anatomy, 30 altered anatomy) have been published. The technical success rate ranged from 25% to 100%. It was 48% in one report that involved more than 20 cases. Once stents were placed, all patients became free of symptoms. Early mild adverse events occurred in four (36.4%) of 11 reports. In conclusion, although it can be risky because of possible serious or even fatal adverse events, including pancreatic juice leakage, perforation and severe acute pancreatitis, EUS-PD access seems to be promising for treating symptomatic pancreatic diseases caused by PD stricture and pancreaticoenterostomy stricture.
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- Takao Itoi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.
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Prediction of pancreatic anastomotic failure after pancreatoduodenectomy: the use of preoperative, quantitative computed tomography to measure remnant pancreatic volume and body composition. Ann Surg 2013; 257:512-9. [PMID: 23241871 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31827827d0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether remnant pancreatic volume (RPV), subcutaneous/visceral adipose tissue(SAT/VAT) area, and skeletal muscle (SM) area calculated from preoperative computed tomography (CT) can predict the occurrence of pancreatic anastomotic failure (PAF) after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). BACKGROUND Increased body mass index, small main pancreatic duct, and soft pancreatic texture are well-established predictors of PAF after PD. The impact on PAF of anthropomorphic measurements, such as RPV and body composition, is unknown. METHODS In 173 patients undergoing PD from 2004 to 2009, cross sections of SAT/VAT/SM area were quantitated volumetrically, respectively, from preoperative CT. RPV was calculated from the CT as the sum of pancreatic tissue area to the left of the presumed pancreatic transection site. The predictive ability for multiple models using combinations of body mass index, RPV, SAT/VAT area, SM area, main pancreatic duct size, and pancreatic gland texture was described using a concordance index (c-index). RESULTS Clinically relevant PAF occurred in 22 patients (13%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified RPV (P = 0.0012), VAT area (P = 0.0003), and SM area (P = 0.0006) as independent predictors of PAF. Using previously identified risk factors, the best 2-predictor model (body mass index and pancreatic duct size) resulted in a c-index of 0.748. Using anthropomorphic factors, however, the 2-predictor model using VAT and SM areas revealed a superior c-index of 0.959. CONCLUSIONS Our 2-predictor model using VAT area and SM area based on volumetric quantification using preoperative CT may offer clinical benefit as an objective prognostic measure to predict clinically relevant PAF after PD.
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Double Purse-String Telescoped Pancreaticogastrostomy: An Expedient, Safe, and Easy Technique. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 216:e27-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Kikuyama M, Ueda T, Inaba K. ERCP using duodenoscope for treatment of stentic pancreatojejunostomy after pancreatoduodenectomy (with video). Dig Endosc 2013; 25:87-8. [PMID: 23286265 DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01371.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Masataka Kikuyama
- Department of GastroenterologyShizuoka General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Department of Second SurgerySchool of MedicineHamamatsu Medical University Shizuoka Japan
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- Department of Second SurgerySchool of MedicineHamamatsu Medical University Shizuoka Japan
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The use of the continuous suture technique in dunking pancreatojejunostomy without stenting. Surg Today 2012; 43:1008-12. [DOI: 10.1007/s00595-012-0363-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2011] [Accepted: 07/05/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Options and limitations in applying the fistula classification by the International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula. Ann Surg 2012; 256:130-8. [PMID: 22504279 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31824f24e4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Because of its retrospective character, the classification system of the International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) lacks prognostic capacity regarding fistula-related complications. This study aimed to evaluate the options and limitations of the ISGPF classification system and to identify risk factors with respect to clinical decision making. METHODS Between 1992 and 2009, 1966 patients underwent surgery of the pancreas. All patient data were entered into a prospective clinical data management system. RESULTS After surgery, 276 patients (14%) developed postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). ISGPF type A fistula was seen in 69 patients (25%), type B in 110 (39.9%), and type C in 97 (34.1%). Solely due to their death, 16 patients had to be classified as type C fistula, even though they suffered only type A or B. Compared to genuine C fistulas, we were not able to detect any significant predictors, which may allow to distinguish the development in their further clinical course. The level of drainage amylase is of no use, whereas univariate analysis identified underlying disease, type of operation, and high levels of serum amylase or bilirubin on the day of onset of POPF to be prognostic parameters for reoperation. Multivariate analysis found elevated serum C-reactive protein to be an independent factor for increased in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSIONS The ISGPF classification system has its limitations in clinical decision making, because it does not adequately describe a large subgroup of patients. To improve clinical decision making about management of patients, it is crucial that the ISGPF classification system is merged with newer clinical data.
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Denbo JW, Orr WS, Zarzaur BL, Behrman SW. Toward defining grade C pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy: incidence, risk factors, management and outcome. HPB (Oxford) 2012; 14:589-93. [PMID: 22882195 PMCID: PMC3461384 DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2012.00486.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2005 the International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) created a definition and grading system for pancreatic fistulae (PF) in which grade C denotes the most severe and potentially life-threatening type. Factors and outcomes associated with grade C fistulae have been ill defined. METHODS Systematic searches of PubMed and EMBASE were conducted by two independent reviewers utilizing the keywords 'pancreaticoduodenectomy' (PD) and 'pancreatic fistula'. Inclusion criteria were: (i) a sample of ≥100 patients; (ii) consecutive accrual of all pathologies, and (iii) use of the ISGPF definition and grading system. Quality appraisal and data extraction were performed using pilot-tested templates. RESULTS Fourteen articles describing a total of 2706 PDs met the study entrance criteria. Pancreatic fistulae occurred in 479 patients (18%) and included 71 grade C PF that were directly responsible for 25 deaths (35% mortality rate). Only two studies analysed risk factors; these found soft pancreatic texture and histology other than adenocarcinoma to be the most common risk factors. Ten studies reported management strategies and indicated that 51% of patients required reoperation. CONCLUSIONS Grade C PF: (i) accounts for 15% of fistulae following PD and has an associated mortality rate of 35%; (ii) occurs most commonly in pathology associated with a soft remnant, and (iii) requires reoperation in approximately one half of patients. The published literature incompletely describes grade C PF.
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- Jason W Denbo
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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EUS-guided Rendezvous Drainage for Pancreatic Duct Obstruction From Stenosis of Pancreatojejunal Anastomosis After Pancreatoduodenostomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2012; 22:e236-8. [DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3182595aab] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A simple and safe anastomosis for pancreatogastrostomy using one binding purse-string and two transfixing mattress sutures. Int J Surg Oncol 2012; 2012:718637. [PMID: 22500221 PMCID: PMC3303764 DOI: 10.1155/2012/718637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Accepted: 11/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Pancreatic anastomotic leakage remains a persistent problem after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), especially in the presence of a soft, nonfibrotic pancreas. A modified technique for pancreatogastrostomy was devised, which combines one binding purse-string and two transfixing mattress sutures between the pancreatic stump and the posterior gastric wall. This technique was applied in 35 patients after PD for malignant and benign diseases of whom 10 (28.6%) had a soft pancreas. Median time for the anastomosis was 18 minutes. Operative mortality was zero, and morbidity was 34.3%. Three (8.6%) patients developed a pancreatic fistula (2 type A, 1 type B) as classified according to the International Study Group on pancreatic fistula. All fistulas resolved without further intervention. The described technique is a simple and safe reconstruction procedure after PD that warrants further evaluation.
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Reconstruction by Pancreaticogastrostomy versus Pancreaticojejunostomy following Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2012; 2012:627095. [PMID: 22474444 PMCID: PMC3296445 DOI: 10.1155/2012/627095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2011] [Revised: 10/13/2011] [Accepted: 11/09/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objectives. The aim of our study was to evaluate and compare the results of pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) and pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Methods. Published data of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing the clinically relevant outcomes of PG versus PJ after PD were analyzed. Two reviewers assessed the quality of each trial and collected data independently. The Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Proportions were combined, and the odds ratio (OR) with its 95% CI was used as the effect size estimate. Results. Four RCTs published in 1995 or later were included in this meta-analysis, in which 276 patients underwent PG and 277 patients underwent PJ followed PD. In the combined results of PG versus PJ, a significant difference in the morbidity of intra-abdominal complications (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.23–0.49; P < 0.00001) was found, but no significant difference could be found for pancreatic fistula (OR, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.42–1.12 , P = 0.13) mortality (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.42–2.83; P = 0.87), recovery with no complications (OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 0.90–1.78; P = 0.18), biliary fistula (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.22–1.35; P = 0.19), or in delayed gastric emptying (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.33–1.01; P = 0.06). Conclusions. Current RCTs suggest that PG is better than PJ for pancreatic reconstruction after PD.
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Yang SH, Dou KF, Sharma N, Song WJ. The methods of reconstruction of pancreatic digestive continuity after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World J Surg 2012; 35:2290-7. [PMID: 21800201 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1159-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic fistula (PF) is an important factor responsible for the considerable morbidity associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). There have been many techniques proposed for the reconstruction of pancreatic digestive continuity to prevent fistula formation but which is best is still highly debated. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of methods of anastomosis after PD. METHODS A full literature search was conducted in the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register Databases, Medline, and other resources irrespective of language. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were considered for inclusion. Analyses were carried out using RevMan software. RESULTS In all, ten RCTs that included a total of 1,408 patients were included. The meta-analysis showed that the PF, postoperative complications, biliary fistula, mortality, reoperation, and length of hospital stay were not statistically different between the pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) and pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) groups. The PF, postoperative complications, mortality, and reoperation were not statistically different between the duct-to-mucosa PJ and PJ groups. Binding PJ significantly decreased the PF and postoperative complications compared with conventional PJ. The PF, postoperative complications, and mortality were not statistically different between ligation of the pancreatic duct without anastomosis versus PJ. CONCLUSION No pancreatic reconstruction technique after PD was found to be applicable to all kinds of pancreatic remnants in our systematic review and meta-analysis. Some new approaches such as binding PJ and modified PG will be considered for study in the future.
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- Sun Hu Yang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 17 Changle Western Road, Xi'an, 710032 Shanxi Province, China
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Aroori S, Puneet P, Bramhall SR, Muiesan P, Mayer AD, Mirza DF, Buckels JC, Isaac J. Outcomes comparing a pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) and a pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). HPB (Oxford) 2011; 13:723-31. [PMID: 21929673 PMCID: PMC3210974 DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2011.00363.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The advantage of a pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) over a pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is not clear. AIM The aim of the present study was to compare the pancreatic fistula (PF, defined according to the International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula classification) rate and other complications between both methods. METHODS Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of 424 [median: 65 years (17-83)] patients who underwent PG (239, 56.4%) and PJ (185, 43.6%) reconstruction between January 2005 and December 2009. RESULTS PF occurred in 55 (23.5%) in the PG and 30 (16.2%, P= 0.067) patients in the PJ group. Grade A PF occurred in 19 (7.9%), B in 22 (9.2%) and C in 14 (5.8%) in the PG compared with 5 (2.7%), 12 (6.5%) and in 13 (7.0%), respectively, in the PJ group. The median hospital was 10 days in both groups. The morbidity was higher in the PG group (108, 45.2 vs. 62, 33.5%, P= 0.015). However, there was no significant difference in the 90-day mortality between both groups (PG-17, 7.0% vs. PJ-16, 8.6%, P= 0.558). CONCLUSION There was no difference in the overall PF rate, hospital stay and overall mortality between PG and PJ reconstruction methods. However, the grade A PF rate was higher in the PG group.
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- Somaiah Aroori
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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Reaño Paredes G, de Vinatea de Cárdenas J, Jiménez Chavarría E. [Pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: critical analysis of prospective randomised trials]. Cir Esp 2011; 89:348-55. [PMID: 21530949 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2010.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2010] [Revised: 09/22/2010] [Accepted: 09/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This is a critical analysis of prospective randomised trials that compare pancreatic reconstruction techniques with the stomach and the intestine, after pancreaticoduodenectomy. A questionnaire with questions from the Evidence Based Medicine Centre of Oxford University (PICO analysis) was used, following the criteria for the evaluation of randomised prospective studies for surgical interventions of the McMaster University in Ontario. It was found that the studies differed in methodological aspects, the most important being the lack of a uniform definition of a pancreatic fistula. The techniques for performing pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy were not homogeneous. There were no differences in the percentage of pancreatic fistula in three of these studies; one which modified the pancreaticogastrostomy technique had more favourable results. New comparative studies should use new definitions of the complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy and standardise the pancreatic reconstruction technique.
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- Gustavo Reaño Paredes
- Servicio de Cirugía de Páncreas, Bazo y Retroperitoneo, Departamento de Cirugía General, Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, Lima, Perú.
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Analysis of pancreatic fistula according to the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula classification scheme for 294 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in a single center. Pancreas 2011; 40:222-8. [PMID: 21206332 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0b013e3181f82f3c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study were to validate the value of the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) classification scheme for pancreatic fistula (PF) and to identify predictive factors for clinically significant PF. METHODS From January 2000 to December 2007, 294 consecutive patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in a single medical center. Pancreatic fistula was evaluated by the ISGPF criteria and Johns Hopkins Hospital's definition (JHH). Then, logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictive factors for PF development. Our own management strategies with PF were also discussed. RESULTS The overall incidence of PF was 19.4% (57/294) according to the ISGPF criteria, and 8.8% (26/294) using the JHH definition. Thirty-one patients with PF classified by the ISGPF were missed by the JHH definition. By logistic regression analysis, we found that besides the lack of cardiovascular disease and malignant diseases, our single-layer continuous circular invaginated pancreaticojejunostomy was another independent factor for the lowered incidence of PF. CONCLUSIONS The ISGPF classification scheme was accurate for evaluating PF. Single-layer continuous circular invaginated pancreaticojejunostomy may be a promising method that may have been responsible for the lower incidence of PF in this study.
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