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Zheng X, Jiang Z, Gao Z, Zhou B, Li G, Yan S, Mei X. Wrapping gastroduodenal artery stump with the teres hepatis ligament to prevent postpancreatectomy hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. World J Surg Oncol 2023; 21:370. [PMID: 38008758 PMCID: PMC10680273 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03218-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) stump erosion hemorrhage is a fatal complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy. This study aimed to determine whether GDA stump wrapping with the teres hepatis ligament during pancreaticoduodenectomy decreased the incidence of postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH). METHODS We reviewed 307 patients who had undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy between March 2019 and June 2022. The patients were divided into two groups according to application of GDA stump wrapping with the teres hepatis ligament: GDA wrapping group (165 patients) and no-wrapping group (142 patients). The perioperative data were compared between the groups. RESULTS The clinical characteristics were balanced between the two groups. Grades B and C PPH and GDA-stump-related hemorrhage were significantly reduced in the GDA wrapping group compared with the no-wrapping group (PPH B/C, 13.4% vs 6.1%, P = 0.029; GDA hemorrhage, 5.6% vs 0.6%, P = 0.014). No difference was observed in the incidence of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula, biliary leak, intra-abdominal abscess, delayed gastric emptying, 90-day mortality, and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups. CONCLUSION Wrapping GDA stump with the teres hepatis ligament reduced the incidence of GDA-stump-related PPH. Therefore, the wrapping technique is a simple and effective strategy to prevent PPH. Prospective studies are needed to confirm the benefit of this procedure.
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- Xiang Zheng
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University (The First Hospital of Jiaxing), Jiaxing, China.
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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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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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Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common and also the most threatening complication following distal pancreatectomy. For this reason, morbidity and mortality of this operation remain still high. Over the last two decades, many different studies have been performed aiming to reduce the rate and the severity of POPF. However, effective treatments to prevent or avoid clinically relevant pancreatic fistula are still unclear. In this review, we discuss the current evidence on such a relevant topic.
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- Fabio Ausania
- HPB and Transplant Surgery, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain -
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Müssle B, Zühlke L, Wierick A, Sturm D, Grählert X, Distler M, Rahbari NN, Weitz J, Welsch T. Pancreatoduodenectomy with or without prophylactic falciform ligament wrap around the gastroduodenal artery stump for prevention of pancreatectomy hemorrhage. Trials 2018; 19:222. [PMID: 29650056 PMCID: PMC5898061 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2580-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether wrapping of the pedicled falciform ligamentum flap around the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) stump/hepatic artery can significantly decrease the incidence of erosion hemorrhage after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Methods/design This is a randomized controlled multicenter trial involving 400 patients undergoing PD. Patients will be randomized into two groups. The intervention group consists of 200 patients with a prophylactic wrapping of the GDA stump using the pedicled falciform ligament. The control group consists of 200 patients without the wrap. The primary endpoint is the rate of postoperative erosion hemorrhage of the GDA stump or hepatic artery within 3 months. The secondary endpoints are postpancreatectomy hemorrhage stratified according to the texture of the pancreas, postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), postoperative rate of therapeutic interventions, morbidity, and mortality. Discussion Only few retrospective studies investigated the effectiveness of a falciform ligament wrap around the GDA for prevention of erosion hemorrhage. Erosion hemorrhage occurs in up to 6–9% of cases after PD and is most frequently evoked by a POPF. Erosion hemorrhage is associated with a remarkable mortality of over 30%. The rate of hemorrhage after performing the wrap is reported to be low. However, there exist no prospectively controlled data to support its general use. Therefore, the presented randomized controlled trial will provide clinically relevant evidence of the effectiveness of the wrap with statistical significance. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02588066; Registered on 27 October 2015. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-018-2580-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Benjamin Müssle
- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Coordination Centre for Clinical Trials, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany.
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Sealing with Cyanoacrylate and a Falciform Patch Cannot Prevent Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula. World J Surg 2018; 41:1601-1609. [PMID: 28091745 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-3883-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a new combined method of covering the pancreatic anastomosis or stump with a cyanoacrylate and a falciform patch (CAFP) on the occurrence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). METHODS Patients undergoing a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or a distal pancreatectomy (DP) were recruited over a period of 12 months. The pancreaticojejunostomy in PD and the stump in DP were sealed with cyanoacrylate glue and wrapped in a falciform patch. Incidence and severity of POPF and associated postoperative complications were retrospectively compared with historical controls of 750 PD and 336 DP at the same institution and with current data from the literature. RESULTS The new method was applied in 27 PD and 25 DP. The rate of clinically relevant POPF after PD with CAFP was 22.2% compared to 14.4% in historical patients, p = 0.26. The rate of clinically relevant POPF after DP with CAFP was 36% compared to 30% in historical patients, p = 0.65. CONCLUSION Sealing the pancreatic anastomosis or stump with a combination of a cyanoacrylate glue and a falciform patch didn't reduce the rate of POPF after major pancreatic resections.
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Müssle B, Wierick A, Distler M, Weitz J, Welsch T. Falciform ligament wrap for prevention of gastroduodenal artery bleed after pancreatoduodenectomy. J Surg Res 2016; 207:215-222. [PMID: 27979479 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.08.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Revised: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aims to assess the effectiveness and current evidence of a pedicled falciform ligament wrap around the gastroduodenal artery stump for prevention of erosion hemorrhage after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS Retrospective data were pooled for meta-analysis. At the own center, patients who underwent PD between 2012 and 2015 were retrospectively analyzed based on the intraoperative performance of the wrap. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis was performed that combined the published and the obtained original data. The following databases were searched: Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. RESULTS At the own center, a falciform ligament wrap was performed in 39 of 196 PDs (20%). The wrap group contained more ampullary neoplasms, but the pancreatic fistula rate was not significantly different from the nonwrap group (28% versus 32%). In median, erosion hemorrhage occurred after 21.5 d, and it was lethal in 39% of the patients. Its incidence was not significantly lower in the wrap group (incidence: 7.7% versus 9.6% in the nonwrap group). The systematic literature search yielded four retrospective studies with a high risk of bias; only one study was controlled. When the five data sets of published and own cases with a falciform ligament wrap were pooled, the incidence of erosion hemorrhage was 5 of 533 cases (0.9%) compared with 24 of 297 cases (8.1%) without the wrap. CONCLUSIONS The reported incidence of erosion hemorrhage after the falciform ligament wrap is low, but there are still insufficient controlled data to support its general use.
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- Benjamin Müssle
- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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Falciform ligament flap for the protection of the gastroduodenal artery stump after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A single center experience. J Visc Surg 2016; 153:9-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ramia JM, de la Plaza R, Adel F, Ramiro C, Arteaga V, Garcia-Parreño J. Wrapping in pancreatic surgery: a systematic review. ANZ J Surg 2014; 84:921-4. [PMID: 25720806 DOI: 10.1111/ans.12491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Wrapping in pancreatic surgery involves the use of the omentum or falciform ligament (FL) to wrap the local retroperitoneal vessels, the pancreatojejunal anastomosis or the pancreatic section of distal pancreatectomy. However, there is no clear evidence that wrapping in fact provides benefits. We have performed a systematic review of the literature about this topic. METHODS We conducted a literature search in the PubMed/MEDLINE database (1966-2012) for any language using various combinations of the following terms: wrapping, omental, omentum, pancreas, pancreatoduodenectomy and falciform ligament. RESULTS We selected 12 articles. Among five series that included a control group, only one obtained a statistically significant reduction in pancreatic fistula (PF) in the wrapping group and other series showed a lower percentage of post-operative haemorrhage in the wrapping group. In the seven series without control groups, a slight decrease in the rate of post-operative bleeding and PF was observed. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of the literature available at present, we cannot recommend the use of wrapping with omentum and/or FL in pancreatic surgery. Prospective randomized studies applying a systematic wrapping technique are needed in order to establish whether its use should be generalized.
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- Jose M Ramia
- HPB Surgical Service, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Spain
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Hassenpflug M, Bruckner T, Knebel P, Diener MK, Büchler MW, Werner J. DISCOVER trial- Distal resection of the pancreas with or without coverage of the pancreatic remnant: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2013; 14:430. [PMID: 24330450 PMCID: PMC3867413 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Distal pancreatectomy for benign and malignant tumours is the second most common surgical procedure on the pancreas. Postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPF) represent the most significant clinical complication, causing prolongation of hospital stay and the need for additional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Although various techniques for preventing POPF have been evaluated, to date, there is no available technique that ensures closure of the pancreatic remnant. Methods/Design DISCOVER will aim to investigate differences in the postoperative course after a distal pancreatectomy comparing the standard surgical technique with an alternative technique that provides additional coverage of the pancreatic remnant by the falciform ligament. The primary endpoint of this trial will be the rate of POPF. As secondary endpoints, incidence of postoperative morbidity and mortality, length of hospital stay, and quality of life will be assessed. DISCOVER is a single-centre, randomised, controlled surgical trial. For statistical analysis, a binary logistic regression model will be used. With a level of significance of 5% and a power of 80%, a sample size of 75 patients per group has been identified as necessary. Discussion The findings of this trial will help to evaluate the usefulness of the coverage procedure at reducing the rate of POPF. The results could influence the standard procedure for remnant closure after distal pancreatectomy. Trial-registration Clinical trials register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00000546)
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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Hackert T, Lozanovski VJ, Werner J, Büchler MW, Schemmer P. Teres hepatis ligament flap plasty to prevent pancreatic fistula after tumor enucleation. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217:e29-34. [PMID: 24054419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2013] [Revised: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Thilo Hackert
- Department of General and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Kelemen D, Papp R, Baracs J, Horváth OP. [Our efforts to decrease surgical complications following pancreatic resections]. Magy Seb 2012; 65:52-57. [PMID: 22512879 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.65.2012.2.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The most frequent surgical complications following pancreatic resections are pancreatic fistula and delayed gastric emptying. The aim of the authors was to analyse these complications in their own practice. MATERIAL AND METHODS Clinical data of 287 patients were reviewed, who were radically operated on for malignant pancreatic or periampullary tumours during 14 years period. The most common neoplasm was pancreatic adenocarcinoma, located in the head of the pancreas. Pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy was most frequently performed. In the early period pancreatogastrostomy and double-layer pancreatojejunostomy were preferred during the reconstruction, as well as retrocolic duodeno-, and gastrojejunostomy, respectively. Later the authors turned to the single-layer implantation pancreatojejunostomy and to the antecolic reconstruction, the latter was completed with Braun anastomosis. RESULTS In the postoperative course complications occurred in 39%, reoperation was done in 5.6%, and the early mortality rate was 3.8%. The rate of pancreatic fistula decreased to 5.9% following single-layer pancreatojejunostomy, and the difference was significant compared to the 17.6% rate after pancreatogastrostomy. Due to the antecolic reconstruction the frequency of delayed gastric emptying has reduced from 10.2% to 2.1%, which is a statistically significant difference. CONCLUSIONS As a result of changes in the surgical techniques during the 14 years period, the frequency of pancreatic fistula and delayed gastic emptying has dramatically decreased, which underlines the need of continuous progress in surgical methods.
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- Dezső Kelemen
- Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Klinikai Központ Sebészeti Klinika.
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OBJECTIVES Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a significant source of morbidity after distal pancreatectomy (DP). We describe a technique for coverage of the pancreatic stump after DP using a pedicled falciform ligament flap with a low POPF rate. METHODS A retrospective review of clinical, radiographic, and pathologic variables of patients undergoing open DP between November 2005 and August 2009 was performed. After standardized DP, the pancreatic stump was closed using a pedicled falciform ligament flap. Postoperative pancreatic fistula was defined using the International Study Group classification for pancreatic fistula definition. RESULTS Twenty-three consecutive patients underwent open DP and splenectomy with closure of the pancreatic stump using a pedicled falciform ligament flap. Pancreatic transection and stump closure was performed in a uniform fashion in all patients. Eight patients (35%) had additional organs resected. Two patients (8.7%) developed grade C POPFs, which were successfully managed with percutaneous drain placement. No additional patients developed a POPF or abdominal abscess. The median length of stay was 5 days. There were no perioperative mortalities. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that use of a pedicled falciform ligament flap for coverage of the pancreatic stump is associated with a low incidence of POPF. Continued investigation of this technique is warranted.
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Transecting the pancreas neck with electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer (LigaSure) in laparoscopic left pancreatectomy: case report. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2011; 19:e175-6. [PMID: 19851246 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3181b8fb3c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy remains an unsolved problem, ranging in frequency between 15% and 40%, regardless of whether the intervention is performed laparoscopically or by open surgery. METHODS Herein, presenting the case of a 68-year-old woman with a functioning insulinoma submitted to laparoscopic spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy, we propose a new technique of pancreatic transection by the LigaSure system, which seals vessels and other tubular structures by reforming parietal collagen and elastin. RESULTS The patient had a favorable outcome. The reported technique presents the advantages of an easy employ and of a contemporary hemostasis, thus being particularly suitable by the laparoscopic way, and may offer from a theoretical point of view some advantages over conventional pancreatic stump closure techniques in terms of fistula formation. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic pancreatic transection by LigaSure may prove useful, safe, and effective. A prospective clinical study has now been designed to confirm such hypothesis. SHORT SUMMARY A simple and safe technique for pancreas neck transection, particularly suitable for laparoscopic left pancreatectomy, is described.
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Chiu CC. Randomized clinical trial of techniques for closure of the pancreatic remnant following distal pancreatectomy (Br J Surg 2009; 96: 602-607). Br J Surg 2009; 96:1222; author reply 1222-3. [PMID: 19787758 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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