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Published on: September 28, 2019
Outcome and complications of combined liver and pancreas resections: a retrospective analysis
Christian Benzing1, Hans-Michael Hau1, Georgi Atanasov1
1a Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery , University Hospital of Leipzig , Leipzig , Germany.
Background:
Combined resections of the liver and pancreas are related to high complication and mortality rates. The present study assessed the outcome of these procedures and identified specific risk factors for morbidity and mortality.
Methods:
Between January 2001 and April 2012, 28 combined liver/pancreas resections were performed at our institution. All patients were retrospectively analysed using a database with regards to baseline characteristics, surgical procedures, complications and survival.
Results:
Among the pancreatic resections, there were 12 (42.9%) Kausch-Whipple (KW), 9 (32.1%) pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD), 6 (21.4%) distal pancreatectomies (DP) and 1 (3.6%) total pancreaticoduodenectomy (TPD). In 12 (48.9%) cases, major complications (grade IIIb-V) were observed. Overall survival was 35 months (SD = 40.5) and the 3-year survival rate was 35.7% (1-year survival rate: 50%).
Discussion:
Combined resections of the liver and pancreas are associated with high complication rates, especially if major liver resections are performed. Therefore, it is mandatory to do a thorough evaluation of potential patients.
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