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B Todd Heniford1, David A Iannitti, B Lauren Paton
1Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Medical Education Building 6A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. todd.heniford@carolinas.org
American Journal of Surgery
|July 25, 2006
Summary
This study shows that combining upper endoscopy with percutaneous transgastric minilaparoscopic instruments for pancreatic cystgastrostomy is a safe and effective method for draining pancreatic pseudocysts.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Endoscopic Procedures
Background:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts can cause significant discomfort and complications.
- Traditional drainage methods may have limitations.
- A novel technique combining endoscopy and laparoscopy was explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a combined endoscopic and percutaneous transgastric minilaparoscopic approach for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage.
- To assess the feasibility of this technique in patients with large pseudocysts displacing the stomach.
Main Methods:
- Six patients with pancreatic pseudocysts (mean size 19 cm) underwent combined endoscopic and percutaneous transgastric minilaparoscopic pancreatic cystgastrostomy.
- Procedures involved drainage of pseudocyst fluid and creation of an internal drainage pathway.
Main Results:
- The average procedure time was 98 minutes, with a mean of 2167 mL of fluid removed.
- Hospital stays averaged 2.2 days, and all patients tolerated a regular diet upon discharge.
- At a mean follow-up of 13.4 months, all patients remained asymptomatic.
Conclusions:
- The combined technique is safe and effective for internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts.
- This approach utilizes established surgical principles and may be applicable to other gastric pathologies.
