A simple, secure and universal two-layer continuous running suture pancreaticojejunostomy following
Abstract:
Pancreatic fistula is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. We introduce here a simple, secure and universal technique for pancreaticojejunostomy with a two-layer continuous running suture. We also report on the preliminary results for grades of pancreatic fistulas among patients who underwent this new technique. 51 consecutive cases were successfully performed using this new technique during pancreaticoduodenectomy. The overall morbidity was 29.4%. Only 3 (5.9%) grade B pancreatic fistulas were observed postoperatively, and were successfully treated with conservative management. The time taken to create the pancreatic anastomosis was less than 15 minutes in all cases. In conclusion, this novel pancreatic anastomosis technique is easy and quick to perform, universally applicable, and appears to be a secure technique that reduces pancreatic fistula rates after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
