Pancreaticoduodenectomy with pylorus preservation
Mosca, F.; Giulianotti, P.C.; Arganini, M.; Brandi, L.S.; Selli, M.
Italian Journal of Surgical Sciences 14(4): 313-320
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-3525 PMID: 6533115 Document Number: 225981
30 cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy with pylorus preservation are reported. The operative mortality has been 6,6%. Technical details of the operation are discussed and the importance of maintaining an optimal vascularization of the duodenal wall is stressed. Long term results (maximum follow-up 2 years) seem to be excellent with a clear improvement of the digestive function as compared to the traditional pancreatectomy with gastric resection. Jejunal ulcerative complications have not been observed. It is believed that pylorus preservation should become the operation of choice in pancreatectomy performed for benign diseases.