Binding pancreaticojejunostomy is a new technique to minimize leakage

Am J Surg. 2002 Mar;183(3):283-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9610(02)00792-4.

Abstract

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) has been the standard treatment for periampullary and pancreatic carcinoma. A leak or fistula from the pancreatic anastomosis is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. In order to effectively prevent the development of pancreatic fistulae, we designed a special technique called binding pancreaticojejunostomy, by which 3 cm of the serosa-muscular sheath of the jejunum was bound to the pancreatic remnant. We have performed this procedure in 105 consecutive patients; none of the cases developed pancreatic fistula. It is a safe, simple, and efficient technique.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Fistula / prevention & control*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / adverse effects
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / methods*
  • Pancreaticojejunostomy / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome