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Rare indications for a Kausch-Whipple procedure.

M Niedergethmann1, A Richter, K Wendl

  • 1Department of Surgery, University-Hospital Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. marco.niedergethmann@chir.ma.uni-heidelberg.de

The European Journal of Surgery = Acta Chirurgica
|March 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The Kausch-Whipple operation can be effective for rare pancreatic head tumors. Patients with adenomas showed the best survival, while endocrine malignancies offered the best outcome among cancers.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Rare tumors of the pancreatic head present unique surgical challenges.
  • The Kausch-Whipple operation is a complex procedure for resecting tumors in this region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Kausch-Whipple operation for rare pancreatic head tumors.
  • To analyze patient outcomes and survival rates following this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 640 Kausch-Whipple procedures performed between 1972 and 1998.
  • Identification of 42 patients (6.6%) treated for rare pancreatic head tumors.

Main Results:

  • Tumor types included endocrine tumors, adenomas, sarcomas, cystadenocarcinomas, acinar cell carcinomas, lymphomas, and metastases.

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  • Survival varied significantly by tumor type, with adenomas having a mean survival of 106.5 months.
  • Among malignant tumors, endocrine malignancies demonstrated the best outcome with a mean survival of 58.3 months.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Kausch-Whipple operation is a viable surgical option for rare pancreatic head tumors.
    • Tumor type significantly impacts patient prognosis and long-term survival after resection.