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Marique L, Codjia T, Dembinski J, Dokmak S, Aussilhou B, Jehaes F, Cauchy F, Lesurtel M, Sauvanet A. Retromesenteric omental flap as arterial coverage in pancreaticoduodenectomy: A novel technique to prevent postpancreatectomy hemorrhage. Surgery 2024; 176:440-446. [PMID: 38760227 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Clinically relevant postpancreatectomy hemorrhage occurs in 10% to 15% of patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy, mainly in association with clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula. Prevention of postpancreatectomy hemorrhage by arterial coverage with a round ligament plasty or an omental flap is controversial. This study assessed the impact of arterial coverage with an original retromesenteric omental flap on postpancreatectomy hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS This single-center retrospective study included 812 open pancreaticoduodenectomies (2012-2021) and compared 146 procedures with arterial coverage using retromesenteric omental flap to 666 pancreaticoduodenectomies without arterial coverage. The Fistula Risk Score was calculated. The primary endpoint was a 90-day clinically relevant postpancreatectomy hemorrhage rate according to the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery classification. RESULTS There were more patients with a Fistula Risk Score ≥7 in the arterial coverage-retromesenteric omental flap group: 18 (12%) versus 48 (7%) (P < .01). Clinically relevant postpancreatectomy hemorrhage was less frequent in the arterial coverage- retromesenteric omental flap group than in the no arterial coverage group: 5 (3%) versus 66 (10%), respectively (P = .01). Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula occurred in 28 (19%) patients in the arterial coverage- retromesenteric omental flap group compared with 165 (25%) in the no arterial coverage group (P = .001). There were fewer reoperations for postpancreatectomy hemorrhage or postoperative pancreatic fistula in the arterial coverage- retromesenteric omental flap group: 1 (0.7%) versus 32 (5%) in the no arterial coverage group (P = .023). In multivariate analysis, arterial coverage with retromesenteric omental flap was an independent protective factor of clinically relevant postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (odds ratio 0.33; 95% confidence interval [0.12-0.92], P = .034) whereas postoperative pancreatic fistula of any grade (odds ratio = 10.1; 95% confidence interval: 5.1-20.3, P < .001) was predictive of this complication. CONCLUSION Arterial coverage with retromesenteric omental flap can reduce rates of clinically relevant postpancreatectomy hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. This easy and costless technique should be prospectively evaluated to confirm these results.
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- Lancelot Marique
- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, University of Paris Cité, Clichy, France.
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Hang K, Wei L, Yi M, Liu H, Huang Y, Zhang H, Tan C, Li K, Xiong J. Pedicled ligament flaps during pancreatoduodenectomy are associated with reduced hemorrhage from hepatic artery and gastroduodenal artery stump during pancreatoduodenectomy: a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2024; 26:476-485. [PMID: 38195309 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate whether pedicled ligament flaps (PLF) covering around the hepatic and gastroduodenal artery stump can provide better clinical outcomes in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of databases (inception to January 2023) to identify studies comparing PD with or without PLF covering the skeletonized arteries. The perioperative and postoperative outcomes were compared. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using fixed-effects models. RESULTS Ten studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. Six studies with 3538 patients met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. Patients in the PLF group had a significantly lower rate of PPH from the hepatic artery or gastroduodenal artery stump (H/G PPH) (OR: 0.41; 95 % CI, 0.22-0.75; P < 0.01) and overall PPH (OR: 0.65; 95 % CI, 0.46-0.93; P = 0.02). There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of morbidity, grade B/C postoperative pancreatic fistula (B/C POPF), delayed gastric emptying (DGE), reoperation, or mortality. CONCLUSION Prophylactic pedicled ligament flaps covering around the skeletonized arteries significantly reduced overall PPH and H/G PPH, and it seemed to have no obvious influence on other complications.
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- Kuan Hang
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- The People's Hospital of Jianyang City, Jianyang, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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Liu T, Saber A. Utility of Falciform Ligament in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review. Am Surg 2023; 89:2705-2712. [PMID: 36444692 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221142577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present systematic review was to assess current trends in use of falciform ligament in abdominal surgery. BACKGROUND The falciform ligament has been proposed in surgical literature as a suitable pedicle or flap with acceptable surgical outcomes; however, it is underutilized in abdominal surgery. METHODS We performed a literature search and meta-analysis. All English studies describing use of a falciform ligament were eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Of the 547 articles mentioning use of falciform ligament, 32 full text articles were included in this review. The majority were case reports (n = 14). The mremaining papers included retrospective analysis (n = 10), randomized control trials (n = 2), reviews (n = 3), and technique descriptions (n = 6). CONCLUSION The falciform ligament appears to be a safe and easily accessible natural tissue with a variety of surgical applications. It is most useful as a pedicle flap and could have benefit in foregut surgery including hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, gastric, and esophageal operations.
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- Tom Liu
- Department of Surgery, Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
- Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ, USA
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Guilbaud T, Faust C, Picaud O, Baumstarck K, Vicenty T, Farvacque G, Vanbrugghe C, Berdah S, Moutardier V, Birnbaum DJ. The falciform/round ligament "flooring," an effective method to reduce life-threatening post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage occurrence. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:192. [PMID: 37171647 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02915-3] [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] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Late post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) represents the most severe complication after pancreatic surgery. We have measured the efficacy of major vessels "flooring" with falciform/round ligament to prevent life-threatening grade C late PPH after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP). METHODS All consecutive patients who underwent PD and DP between 2013 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed on a prospectively maintained database. The cohort was divided in two groups: "flooring" vs. "no flooring" method group. The "no flooring" group had omental flap interposition. Patient characteristics and operative and postoperative data including clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF), late PPH (grade B and C), and 90-day mortality were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Two hundred and forty patients underwent pancreatic resections, including 143 PD and 97 DP. The "flooring" method was performed in 61 patients (39 PD and 22 DP). No difference was found between the two groups concerning severe morbidity, CR-POPF, delayed PPH, and mortality rate. The rate of patients requiring postoperative intensive care unit was lower in the "flooring" than in the "no flooring" method group (11.5% vs. 25.1%, p = 0.030). Among patients with grade B/C late PPH (n = 30), the rate of life-threatening grade C late PPH was lower in the "flooring" than in the "no flooring" method group (28.6% (n = 2/7) vs. 82.6% (n = 19/24), p = 0.014). Risk factor analysis showed that the "flooring" method was the only protective factor against grade C late PPH occurrence (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION The "flooring" method using the falciform/round ligament should be considered during pancreatectomies to reduce the occurrence of life-threatening grade C late PPH.
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- Théophile Guilbaud
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Center of Epidemiology and Health Economy, Direction de La Recherche en Santé, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Center of Epidemiology and Health Economy, Direction de La Recherche en Santé, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Chemin Des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France.
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Chung JH, Choi CW, Kim SJ, Hwang SH, Lee SH. Application of the Falciform Ligament Patch for the Prevention of Duodenal Stump Leakage After Gastrectomy: Technical Report on a Case Series. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2022; 33:447-451. [PMID: 36459622 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background: Duodenal stump leakage (DSL) is a serious complication after gastrectomy. In this study, we developed a novel prevention technique using a falciform ligament patch (FLP) to prevent DSL among high-risk patients after gastrectomy. Materials and Methods: From January 2019 to July 2021, 14 patients who were judged to be at high risk for DSL during preoperative examinations or surgery were included in this retrospective study, and the FLP was applied to the duodenal stump. The falciform ligament was separated from the liver after duodenal transection during gastrectomy; the end part was used to cover the duodenal stump and was fixed using nonabsorbable polypropylene sutures. Results: In total, 14 patients who underwent FLP had one or two risk factors that were identified: 5 patients, gastric cancer duodenal invasion; 4 patients, gastric outlet obstruction (GOO); 1 patient, cancer involving the distal resection margin; 1 patient, duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor involving the distal resection margin; 1 patient, gastric cancer duodenal invasion and GOO; and 2 patients, cancer involving the distal resection margin and GOO. FLP construction was successful, and no patient developed complications of DSL. The average hospital stay was 11.9 days, and the patients were discharged without any morbidities after surgery. Conclusions: Therefore, the FLP can be used to prevent DSL among high-risk patients after gastrectomy.
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- Jae Hun Chung
- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan-si, South Korea
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Nour HM, Peristeri DV, Ahsan A, Shafique S, Khan PM, Sajid MS. Regional vessels wrapping following pancreaticoduodenectomy reduces the risk of post-operative extra-luminal bleeding. A systematic review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 82:104618. [PMID: 36268446 PMCID: PMC9577535 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Post-pancreatectomy bleeding is a potentially fatal complication which results from the erosion of the regional visceral arteries, mainly the hepatic artery and stump of the gastro-duodenal artery, caused by a leak or fistula from the pancreatic anastomosis. The objective of this article is to assess whether wrapping of regional vessels with omentum or falciform/teres ligament following pancreaticoduodenectomy reduces the risk of extra-luminal bleeding. Materials and method Standard medical electronic databases were searched with the help of a local librarian and relevant published randomised controlled trials (RCT) and any type of comparative trial were shortlisted according to the inclusion criteria. The summated outcome of post-operative extra-luminal bleeding in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy was evaluated using the principles of meta-analysis on RevMan 5 statistical software. Result Two RCTs and 5 retrospective studies on 4100 patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy were found suitable for this meta-analysis. There were 1404 patients in the wrapping-group (WG) and 2696 patients in the no-wrapping group (NWG). In the random effects model analysis, the incidence of extra-luminal haemorrhage was statistically lower in WG [odds ratio 0.51, 95%, CI (0.31, 0.85), Z = 2.59, P = 0.01]. There was moderate heterogeneity between the studies; however it was not statistically significant. Conclusion The wrapping of regional vessels (using omentum, falciform ligament or ligamentum teres) following pancreaticoduodenectomy seems to reduce the risk of post-operative extra-luminal bleeding. However, more RCTs of robust quality recruiting a greater number of patients are required to validate these findings as this study presents the combined data of two RCTs and 5 retrospective studies. Post pancreaticoduodenectomy haemorrhage can be mortality and morbidity increasing complication. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of regional vessels wrapping in decreasing post operative bleeding. Two RCTs and five retrospective studies were used to obtain the submitted data. Regional vessels wrapping was associated with reduced bleeding post pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Baskaran V, Banerjee JK, Ghosh SR, Kumar SS, Anand S, Menon G, Mishra DS, Saranga Bharathi R. Applications of hepatic round ligament/falciform ligament flap and graft in abdominal surgery-a review of their utility and efficacy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:1249-1281. [PMID: 33411036 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-02031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Despite their ubiquitous presence, easy availability and diverse possibilities, falciform ligament and hepatic round ligament have been used less frequently than their potential dictates. This article aims to comprehensively review the applications of hepatic round ligament/falciform ligament flap and graft in abdominal surgery and assess their utility and efficacy. METHODS Medical literature/indexing databases were searched, using internet search engines, for pertinent articles and analysed. RESULTS The studied flap and graft have found utility predominantly in the management of diaphragmatic hernias, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic perforations, biliary reconstruction, venous reconstruction, post-operative pancreatic fistula, post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage, hepatic cyst cavity obliteration, liver bleed, sternal dehiscence, splenectomy, reinforcement of aortic stump, feeding access, diagnostic/therapeutic access into portal system, composite tissue allo-transplant and ventriculo-peritoneal shunting where they have exhibited the desired efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Hepatic round ligament/falciform ligament flap and graft are versatile and have multifarious applications in abdominal surgery with some novel and unique uses in hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery including liver transplantation. Their evident efficacy needs wider adoption to realise their true potential.
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, India
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, India
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, India
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- Department of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India.
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