The establishment of a postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF)is considered the most common and,concomitantly,the most serious complication associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD).The search for either technical mo...The establishment of a postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF)is considered the most common and,concomitantly,the most serious complication associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD).The search for either technical modifications of the operative technique or pharmaceutical interventions that could possibly aid in decreasing the incidence of this often-devastating complication appears justified.The stenting of the pancreatic duct,with the use of either internal or external stents,has been evaluated in this direction.In theory,it is an approach that could eliminate many pathophysiological factors responsible for the occurrence of a POPF.The purpose of the present study was to review the current data regarding the role of pancreatic duct stenting on the incidence of POPF,after PD,by using PubMed and Reference Citation Analysis.In general,previous studies seem to highlight the superiority of external stents over their internal counterparts in regard to the incidence of POPF;this is at the cost,however,of increased morbidity associated mainly with the stent removal.Certainly,the use of an internal stent is a less invasive approach with acceptable results and is definitely deprived of the drawbacks arising through the complete diversion of pancreatic juice from the gastrointestinal tract.Bearing in mind the scarcity of high-quality data on the subject,an approach of reserving stent placement for the high-risk for POPF patients and individualizing the selection between the use of an internal or an external stent according to the distinct characteristics of each individual case scenario appears appropriate.展开更多
To optimize the efficiency of ileocolic anastomosis following right hemicolectomy,several variations of the surgical technique have been tested.These include performing the anastomosis intra-or extracorporeally or per...To optimize the efficiency of ileocolic anastomosis following right hemicolectomy,several variations of the surgical technique have been tested.These include performing the anastomosis intra-or extracorporeally or performing a stapled or hand-sewn anastomosis.Among the least studied is the configuration of the two stumps(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)in the case of a side-to-side anastomosis.The purpose of the present study is to compare the isoperistaltic and antiperistaltic side-to-side anastomotic configuration after right hemicolectomy by reviewing the relevant literature.High-quality literature is scarce,with only three studies directly comparing the two alternatives,and no study has revealed any significant differences in the incidence of anastomosis-related complications such as leakage,stenosis,or bleeding.However,there may be a trend towards an earlier recovery of intestinal function following antiperistaltic anastomosis.Finally,existing data do not identify a certain anastomotic configuration(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)as superior over the other.Thus,the most appropriate approach is to master both anastomotic techniques and select between the two configurations based on each individual case scenario.展开更多
文摘The establishment of a postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF)is considered the most common and,concomitantly,the most serious complication associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD).The search for either technical modifications of the operative technique or pharmaceutical interventions that could possibly aid in decreasing the incidence of this often-devastating complication appears justified.The stenting of the pancreatic duct,with the use of either internal or external stents,has been evaluated in this direction.In theory,it is an approach that could eliminate many pathophysiological factors responsible for the occurrence of a POPF.The purpose of the present study was to review the current data regarding the role of pancreatic duct stenting on the incidence of POPF,after PD,by using PubMed and Reference Citation Analysis.In general,previous studies seem to highlight the superiority of external stents over their internal counterparts in regard to the incidence of POPF;this is at the cost,however,of increased morbidity associated mainly with the stent removal.Certainly,the use of an internal stent is a less invasive approach with acceptable results and is definitely deprived of the drawbacks arising through the complete diversion of pancreatic juice from the gastrointestinal tract.Bearing in mind the scarcity of high-quality data on the subject,an approach of reserving stent placement for the high-risk for POPF patients and individualizing the selection between the use of an internal or an external stent according to the distinct characteristics of each individual case scenario appears appropriate.
文摘To optimize the efficiency of ileocolic anastomosis following right hemicolectomy,several variations of the surgical technique have been tested.These include performing the anastomosis intra-or extracorporeally or performing a stapled or hand-sewn anastomosis.Among the least studied is the configuration of the two stumps(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)in the case of a side-to-side anastomosis.The purpose of the present study is to compare the isoperistaltic and antiperistaltic side-to-side anastomotic configuration after right hemicolectomy by reviewing the relevant literature.High-quality literature is scarce,with only three studies directly comparing the two alternatives,and no study has revealed any significant differences in the incidence of anastomosis-related complications such as leakage,stenosis,or bleeding.However,there may be a trend towards an earlier recovery of intestinal function following antiperistaltic anastomosis.Finally,existing data do not identify a certain anastomotic configuration(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)as superior over the other.Thus,the most appropriate approach is to master both anastomotic techniques and select between the two configurations based on each individual case scenario.
