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[Indications for right-sided and total pancreatectomy]
Revista De Chirurgie, Oncologie, Radiologie, O.R.L., Oftalmologie, Stomatologie. Chirurgie
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study reviewed 362 surgical patients with pancreatic conditions over 20 years. Pancreatic cancers were most common, with a focus on surgical interventions for various pancreatic affections.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology
- Clinical Medicine
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Analysis of 362 patient records from the Surgical Clinic in Tg. Mureş over a 20-year period.
- Focus on patients requiring surgical intervention for primary or secondary pancreatic diseases.
- Inclusion of diverse pathologies including pancreatic cancer, ampullary tumors, and other abdominal malignancies.
Purpose:
- To analyze surgical interventions and outcomes for a wide spectrum of pancreatic affections.
- To categorize patient diagnoses and the types of surgical procedures performed.
- To provide insights into the surgical management of pancreatic diseases in a clinical setting.
Summary:
- The study encompassed 362 patients with pancreatic diseases, predominantly pancreatic cancers (307 cases).
- Surgical interventions included 212 palliative procedures, 75 radical pancreatic resections, and 75 exploratory laparotomies.
- Specific resections detailed include pancreaticoduodenectomy (45 cases) and various forms of partial or total pancreatectomy.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of pancreatic cancer in surgical caseloads.
- Provides data on the application of palliative versus radical surgical strategies.
- Contributes to understanding surgical management trends for complex pancreatic pathologies.