[Pancreaticoduodenectomy: indications, results and management of complications]

Rev Med Suisse. 2008 Jun 25;4(163):1563-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a major procedure in visceral surgery. Post-operative mortality is around 5% in high-volume hospitals, thanks to improvement in global patients care. Morbidity remains high though. The treatment of complications most often require a multidisciplinary approach. Delayed gastric emptying, intraabdominal abscesses and pancreatic fistulas are the most frequent complications. Post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage, although more rare, is a severe and dreadful event. Despite its morbidity, duodenopancreatectomy significantly improves survival of patients with biliopancreatic cancer. Early recognition of these complications and a prompt treatment increase the safety of this procedure.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / adverse effects*
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / methods*
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy