Standard Pancreatoduodenectomy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Reduction of pancreatic leak rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy by changing anastomotic and drainage techniques: a long-term single center experience

“…4 However, it is a complex and challenging surgical procedure as it entails many extirpative and reconstructive steps including dissection near to important vascular structures like the main portal vein and superior mesenteric vessels. 4,5 Despite advances in surgical techniques and intraoperative ergonomics, PD is still associated with significant perioperative morbidity ABSTRACT Background: Pancreaticoduodenectomy is the best curative option for malignant pancreatic head neoplasms with a high perioperative morbidity rate. Pancreatic leak is the most feared complication.…”