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Single-staple technique for pancreas allograft procurement.
1Starzl Transplantation Institute, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. cruzrj@upmc.edu
Annals of Transplantation
|July 27, 2010
Summary
A novel stapling technique for pancreas procurement significantly reduces costs by using a single staple for duodenal and jejunal transection. This method proved safe and effective, avoiding complications during organ recovery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Techniques
- Organ Procurement
- Transplantation
Background:
- Routine stapling devices for pancreas procurement are costly.
- A need exists for cost-effective alternatives in duodenal stump closure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an alternative stapling technique for pancreas procurement.
- To reduce the cost and staple load during pancreas harvesting.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a rapid en bloc technique for simultaneous liver and pancreas procurement.
- Modified the technique to use a single staple for transecting both the duodenum and jejunum.
Main Results:
- No complications were observed with the described technique.
- No gastrointestinal content leakage occurred during procurement, storage, or transportation of the pancreas allograft.
Conclusions:
- The described technique is a simple and cost-effective method for pancreas harvesting.
- This maneuver can be safely employed during pancreas procurement procedures.
