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Comparison of Different Techniques of Pancreatic Stump Management in Robot-Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Author(s) -
Raquel Gonzalez-Heredia,
Samarth Durgam,
Mario Masrur,
Luis F. Gonzalez-Ciccarelli,
Antonio Gangemi,
Francesco M. Bianco,
Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
gastrointestinal tumors
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2296-3766
pISSN - 2296-3774
DOI - 10.1159/000489777
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreatic duct , pancreaticoduodenectomy , pancreatic fistula , gastroenterology , pancreas , occlusion , surgery
Various technical improvements have decreased the morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. However, postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most feared complication, and the ideal technique for pancreatic reconstruction is undetermined. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors and incidence of POPF with different types of pancreatic stump management after robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (RAPD).

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