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[The nonresectable pancreatic tumor, an interdisciplinary problem. The surgeon's viewpoint]
1Chirurgische Klinik Stadtspital Waid, Zürich.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|May 21, 1988
Summary
Palliative surgery for non-resectable pancreatic cancer showed a higher mortality rate (38.5%) for secondary gastroenterostomy compared to simultaneous procedures (9%). A single, definitive intervention is recommended for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of 204 patients with pancreatic cancer treated between 1973 and 1984.
- Focus on palliative treatment for 157 patients with non-resectable tumors.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of palliative surgical interventions for non-resectable pancreatic cancer.
- To compare the mortality rates of biliodigestive anastomosis with and without simultaneous gastroenterostomy.
Summary:
- 124 patients underwent biliodigestive anastomosis, with 11 having simultaneous gastroenterostomy.
- 13 patients required a secondary gastroenterostomy due to duodenal obstruction, experiencing a 38.5% mortality rate.
- Patients with simultaneous gastroenterostomy had a significantly lower mortality rate of 9%.
Impact:
- Highlights the improved survival outcomes associated with performing a single, definitive surgical intervention.
- Suggests that simultaneous gastroenterostomy is a safer approach in palliative surgery for pancreatic cancer.
- Informs surgical decision-making for complex cases where endoscopic discharge is not feasible.