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Mitigating Postoperative Fistula Risks in Laparoscopic Pancreatic Enucleation: A Retrospective Study
Lin Li1, Xuechuan Li1, Ke Liu1
1Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Annals of Surgical Oncology
|December 22, 2024
Summary
Preoperative pancreatic stent placement significantly reduces pancreatic fistula after pancreatic enucleation, particularly for tumors near the main duct. This method does not increase complications like pancreatitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Pancreatic enucleation is a common surgery for pancreatic tumors.
- Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a frequent complication, especially with tumors near the main pancreatic duct.
- Preoperative pancreatic stent placement is explored to mitigate POPF risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative pancreatic stent placement in reducing POPF incidence.
- To summarize institutional experience with this interventional technique.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 63 patients with benign or borderline pancreatic tumors was studied.
- Pancreatic stents were placed preoperatively via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
- Complication rates were compared between patients with and without stents.
Main Results:
- Preoperative stent placement was associated with a significantly lower POPF incidence (OR 0.23, p=0.021).
- Tumor proximity to the main pancreatic duct (≤2mm) was an independent risk factor for POPF (OR 5.58, p=0.020).
- No significant difference in severe complications or postoperative pancreatitis was observed between groups.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative pancreatic stenting effectively lowers POPF rates in pancreatic enucleation.
- This benefit is most pronounced for tumors adjacent to the main pancreatic duct.
- The procedure does not elevate risks of severe complications or pancreatitis.
