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Horacio J Asbun1, Eijiro Harada2, John A Stauffer3
1Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA. asbun.horacio@mayo.edu.
Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
|March 23, 2016
Summary
Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy offers benefits but is complex. This technical guide details a conventional laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy technique to help more centers adopt this advanced surgical procedure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) presents significant advantages over open procedures.
- Widespread adoption of LPD is hindered by its technical complexity and demanding learning curve.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed technical description of a conventional laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) technique.
- To facilitate the broader implementation and adoption of LPD at various surgical centers.
Main Methods:
- Detailed step-by-step exposition of the authors' established laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) surgical technique.
- Emphasis on critical steps, potential challenges, and intraoperative decision-making.
Main Results:
- The manuscript serves as a comprehensive technical guide for performing LPD.
- It aims to demystify the procedure and reduce the perceived barriers to its adoption.
Conclusions:
- Sharing expertise in conventional LPD technique can accelerate its adoption globally.
- Standardized technical guidance is crucial for overcoming the learning curve associated with complex minimally invasive procedures.
