Clinical application of modified pancreaticogastrostomy based on the concept of " Hong's one-stitch method" in digestive tract reconstruction in pancreaticoduodenectomy / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To study the safety and therapeutic effects of the modified pancreaticogastrostomy based on the concept of " Hong's one-stitch method" in digestive tract reconstruction in pancreatic surgery.Methods:The clinical data of 44 patients who underwent modified pancreaticogastresstomy at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from May 2022 to October 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 23 males and 21 females , with a median age of 54 years old (range 18 to 70 years old). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative condition and complications were analysed.Results:All the 44 patients completed the operation successfully. There were 29 patients who underwent laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, 11 patients laparoscopic duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection, 1 patient laparoscopic central pancreatectomy, and 3 patients open pancreaticoduodenectomy. The time required for the pancreaticogastrostomy was (15.4±1.0) min in laparoscopic surgery, and (9.1±0.5) min in open surgery. There were 2 patients who developed grade A pancreatic fistula (4.55%, 2/44) and 7 patients gastric emptying disorder (15.91%, 7/44). There were no grade B or C pancreatic fistula, biliary fistula, gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula, abdominal infection, postoperative bleeding and perioperative death.Conclusion:The modified pancreaticogastrostomy for digestive tract reconstruction in pancreatic surgery was safe and reliable. It effectively reduced the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula and improved prognosis of patients.

Single institute experience of pancreatico-enteric anastomosis failure after pancreaticoduodenectomy

PURPOSE: We have summarized the experience of our institution related to what treatment has been performed in patients with pancreatic fistula and their outcome.METHODS: Seventy-eight pancreatico-enteric anastomosis failure (PEAF) patients of 403 pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) were included for this retrospective study. PEAF was defined by the presence of rich amylase (over 10,000 IU/L) in drainage fluid at postoperative day 5 to 7 and radiographic demonstration of the anastomotic breakdown and associated local fluid collection. The management was analyzed by observation group (O group), intervention (I group) and surgery group (S group).RESULTS: Preoperative clinical status of the PEAF group and non-PEAF group was similar. Bile duct cancer was the highest risk subgroup of the PEAF (P=0.001) and the pancreatic adenocarcinoma showed the least risk for the PEAF (P<0.001). Among the 78 PEAF patients, 50 were managed as a conservative treatment, 15 patients were received radiologic intervention and 13 patients performed rescue surgery. Among these three subgroups, there was no statistical significance in the patient's demographics, clinical status, surgical factors and disease nature. However, mortality was significantly higher in the S group (P<0.001). The mortality cases were developed one and six patients in O and S group, respectively. Surgical procedures in S group were completion total pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy (n=12) and pancreatectomy preserving spleen in four (28.6%). Pancreaticogastrostomy repair and Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy reconstruction were performed each case, respectively.CONCLUSION: Proper drainage catheter indwelling during the PD or postoperative radiological intervention can effectively manage the PEAF without surgical interventional treatment.

Reconsideration of pancreatic reconstruction after pancreatoduodenectomy / 中华外科杂志

Pancreatic fistula is one of the most common and serious complications after digestive tract reconstruction.Grade A pancreatic fistula is defined as biochemical fistula only when the drainage fluid amylase level is elevated without affecting clinical decision-making.It is not a true pancreatic fistula, or a real surgical complication.Surgeons should pay more attention to the diagnosis and treatment of B and C pancreatic fistula, and it is more valuable to reduce the occurrence of B and C pancreatic fistula.Pancreatic fistula is not a purely surgical technical problem, but the quality of surgical reconstruction is very important.For pancreatic surgeons, the reconstruction of the pancreatic stump digestive tract after pancreaticoduodenectomy is accompanied by both opportunities and challenges.

Historical review of pancreatico-enteric reconstruction following pancreatoduodenectomy / 中华消化外科杂志

The pancreatico-enteric anastomisis has always been a great concern in pancreatoduodenectomy,even been called "Achilles heel".Pancreatic surgeons are interested in improving the anastomosis technique to prevent the pancreatic fistula rate.More than a hundred of anastomosis techniques were reported,authors reviewed the history of pancreatico-enteric anastomisis and divided it into three historical stages,as well as summarized the characteristics of each stage.At the same time,auhors introduced the most representative anastomotic techniques and conccpts in each period.

Application of pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy in central pancreatectomy / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To assess the effects of applying pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy in central pancreatectomy on postoperative outcome and short-term complications. Methods The clinical data of 25 patients who received central pancreatectomy from May 2013 to May 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. The reconstruction methods were pancreaticogastrostomy or pancreaticojejunostomy, and the pancreatic duct were anastomosed with stomach or intestinal mucosa lips openings by magnetic induction line suture. Then the postoperative pancreatic fistula and hospital stay were compared between the two groups. Results The baseline data of two groups were comparable, and there were no significant differences in postoperative pancreatic fistula rates or hospital stay between the two groups. The 25 patients did not have anastomotic bleeding. Two cases with proximal pancreatic stump fistula were observed and were cured by adequate drainage, octreotide acetate injection, parenteral nutrition and so on. Conclusion Central pancreatectomy can better maintain the pancreas function. pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy are both safe.

A novel pancreaticogastrostomy method using only two transpancreatic sutures: early postoperative surgical results compared with conventional pancreaticojejunostomy

PURPOSE: To evaluate the surgical outcomes of pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) using two transpancreatic sutures with a buttress method through an anterior gastrostomy (PGt), and compare these results with our previous experience with pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) including the dunking and duct to mucosa methods after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS: In this study, 171 patients who had undergone PD between January 2005 and April 2013 were classified into three groups according to the method of the pancreaticoenteric anastomosis: dunking PJ (PJu group; n = 67, 39.1%), duct to mucosa PJ (PJm group; n = 41, 23.9%), and PGt (PGt group; n = 63, 36.8%). We retrospectively analyzed patient characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and surgical results. RESULTS: Both groups had comparable demographics and pathology, and there were no significant differences in operative time, estimated blood loss, or postoperative hospital stay. Within the two groups, morbidities occurred in 49 cases (10.7%), and were not significantly different between the two groups, excepting postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). The PGt group had a lower rate of POPF (18/63, 28.6%) than the PJu and PJm groups (21/67, 31.3% and 19/41, 46.3%; P = 0.048), especially in terms of grades B and C POPF (4/63 [6.3%] in the PGt group vs. 7/67 [10.4%] in the PJu group and 9/41 [22.0%] in the PJm group, P = 0.049). CONCLUSION: The PGt method showed feasible outcomes for POPF and had advantages over dunking PJ and duct to mucosa PJ with respect to immediate postoperative results. PGt may be a promising technique for pancreaticoenteric anastomosis after PD.

Pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a Meta-analysis / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the postoperative complications and safety of pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) versus pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).Methods Medline,EMBASE,Science Direct,Springer link,CBM,Cnki,Wan fang and VIP database were retrieved by computer search between 1st January 2004 and 31st March 2014 to collect all the RCT articles on pancreaticojejunostomy versus pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy.The quality of the included trials was studied by assessing the inclusive and exclusive criteria (the PRISMA statement) by 2 researchers independently,then the data were extracted and analyzed using the RevMan 5.2.10 software.Results A total of 6 prospective randomized controlled trials which involved 976 patents were included in the study.There were significant differences between PG and PJ in terms of postoperative pancreatic fistula (RR:0.51 ; 95 ％ CI:0.37-0.70 ; P ＜ 0.0001),intra-abdominal fluid collection (RR:0.55 ; 95 ％ CI:0.34-0.89; P =0.01),and postoperative biliary fistula (RR:0.14; 95％ CI:0.03-0.59; P =0.0008).There was no significant difference in postoperative complications,mortality,delayed gastric emptying,postoperative hemorrhage,reoperation and length of hospital stay (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy is superior to pancreaticojejunostomy in safety and practicability.However,large,multicenter prospective randomized controlled trials are still needed to confirm the findings of this meta-anlaysis.

Derivaciones biliopancreáticas guiadas por ultrasonido endoscópico: descripción de caso y revisión de la literatura / Endoscopic ultrasound guided biliopancreatic diversion: case description and literature review

En este trabajo se presenta el primer caso reportado de hepatogastrostomía guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico,realizada en un paciente con antecedente de cirugía bariátrica (banda gástrica), y se revisan la evolución clínica y de la técnica, así como los accesorios utilizados. Se complementa este caso clínico con unarevisión detallada y actualizada de la literatura médica referente a las derivaciones biliopancreáticas guiadaspor ultrasonido endoscópico, las cuales son procedimientos en rápido desarrollo e incrementan el armamentarium terapéutico para los pacientes que requieren derivaciones biliares o pancreáticas, y en quienes hafallado la derivación por colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) o no es posible realizarla; también lo es para quienes no son candidatos a la alternativa de la derivación biliar percutánea o la rechazan. Entre los mencionados procedimientos se incluyen la hepatogastrostomía guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico, el rendezvous biliopancreático guiado por ultrasonido endoscópico, la oledocoduodenostomía guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico, la colecistogastrostomía guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico y la pancreatogastrostomíaguiada por ultrasonido endoscópico. Se hará, además, una descripción técnica de cada uno de estos procedimientos y de los accesorios requeridos.Finalmente, se plantea el manejo de los pacientes, guiados por los pioneros de mayor experiencia en estas técnicas en el mundo; procedimientos que ya tienen un lugar reconocido dentro del armamentarium terapéutico de los pacientes que ameritan tal tipo de derivaciones.

In this paper we present the fi rst reported case of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepatic-gastrostomy, performed on a patient with a history of bariatric surgery (gastric banding). We review the patient’s clinical history and thetechnology and accessories used. This case report is supplemented with a detailed and updated review of themedical literature regarding endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary-pancreatic diversions. These procedures are rapidly developing in a way that is increasing the therapeutic armory for patients who require biliary or pancreatic derivations but who do not meet the requirements for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),and who are not candidates for, or who reject, the option of percutaneous biliary bypass.These procedures include the hepatic gastrostomy guided by endoscopic ultrasound, biliary-pancreatic rendezvous guided by endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy, endoscopic ultrasonography-guided cholecystogastrostomy and endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic gastrostomy.This article provides a technical description of each of these procedures and the accessories required.Finally, we present patient management following the guide of the most experienced pioneers of thesetechniques in the world. These procedures already have a well-recognized place in the therapeutic armory for patients who require this kind of diversion.

Pancreaticogastrostomy with double binding continuous hemstitch sutures / 中华消化外科杂志

Postoperative pancreatic leakage remains a persistent problem after pancreaticoduodenectomy.For patients with a soft and nonfibrotic pancreas,double binding continuous hemstitch suture is an optimal method for anastomosis.From January 2011 to June 2012,92 cases of periampullary carcinoma with a soft pancreas underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy,and then a modified technique of pancreaticogastrostomy was performed with 2 continuous hemstitch sutures placed in the mucosal and seromuscular layers of the posterior gastric wall,respectively.The median time for pancreaticogastrostomy was 12 minutes,and only 15 patients had postoperative complications.Two patients developed pancreatic leakage(1 grade A and 1 grade B)postoperatively.Pancreaticogastrostomy with double binding continuous hemstitch sutures is a simple and safe reconstruction procedure for patients with a soft and fragile pancreas who received pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Advance in clinical application of pancreaticogastrostomy / 国际外科学杂志

Pancreaticogastrostomy appears as a method of pancreatic digestive tract reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy.Its research mainly includes incidences of pancreatic-fistula,pancreatic exocrine and endocrine function and methods of pancreaticogastrostomy,which is frequently compared with pancreaticojejunostomy.In this review.The author will discuss these problem and review.The history of pancreaticogastrostomy.

Key points of digestive tract anastomosis in pancreatic surgery assisted by da Vinci robotic surgical system / 中华消化外科杂志

The da Vinci robotic surgical system has the advantages of three-dimensional vision and high degree of accuracy,flexibility and repeatability,which makes surgical procedures such as digestive tract anastomosis easier to conduct under minimally invasive conditions.In this article,the feasibility and principle of digestive tract anastomosis and the procedures of pancreaticojejunostomy and pancreaticogastrostomy by the da Vinci robotic surgical system are introduced,so as to improve the quality of anastomosis and reduce the incidences of postoperative complications.Compared with traditional laparotomy,da Vinci robotic surgical system simplified the surgical procedures and reduced the trauma,which is suitable for digestive tract anastomosis in pancreatic surgery.The method of pancreatic anastomosis should be selected in consideration of the condition of patients,surgical procedure and the experience of surgeons.

Reflection on and improvement of digestive tract reconstruction after pancreatoduodenectomy / 中华消化外科杂志

Digestive tract reconstruction is one of the important steps following pancreatoduodenectomy.Traditional methods of digestive tract reconstruction,such as Whipple,Child and Cattel method,had disadvantages of bringing damage to the normal physiological structure and raising the incidence of complications.In this review,the improvements of the digestive tract reconstruction in recent years were introduced,and their benefits and shortcomings were also analyzed.

Classification and surgical management of pancreatic duct stones / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To explore the classification and surgical management of pancreatic duct stones.Methods The clinical data of 54 patients with pancreatic duct stones who were admitted to the People's Hospital of Hunan Province from June 1994 to November 2009 were retrospectively analyzed. Stones were found in the head of the pancreas (type Ⅰ ) in 31 patients, in the body and tail of the pancreas (type Ⅱ ) in 7 patients, and in all the pancreas (type Ⅲ ) in 16 patients. According to the types of the pancreatic duct stones, ten patients (6 with type Ⅰ , two with type Ⅱ and two with type Ⅲ pancreatic duct stones) received opening of the main pancreatic duct + pancreaticojejunostomy or pancreaticogastrostomy ( group A). Twenty-four patients ( 16 with type Ⅰ and eight with type Ⅲ pancreatic duct stones) received pancreaticoduodenectomy (group B). Fifteen patients (nine with type Ⅰ and six with type Ⅱ pancreatic duct stones) received subtotal resection of pancreatic head preserving duodenum (group C). Five patients with type Ⅱ pancreatic duct stones received resection of the body and tail of the pancreas and the spleen (group D). All data were analyzed using the t test. Results The mean operation time, blood loss, length of postoperative stay and hospital charges of group A were (2.2 ± 1.2)hours,( 127 ±24)ml,( 11.4 ±4.3) days and (3.24 ± 1.15 ) × 104 yuan, respectively. Five out of nine patients who were followed up had stone recurrence. The mean operation time, blood loss, length of postoperative stay and hospital charges of group B were (7.6 ± 1.1 ) hours, (409 ± 37 ) ml, ( 18.9 ± 2.5 ) days and (7.93 ± 1.35 ) × 104 yuan, respectively.No stone recurrence was detected in the 21 patients who were followed up. The mean operation time, blood loss,length of postoperative stay and hospital charges of group C were (4. 1 ± 0.7 ) hours, ( 156 ± 63 ) ml, ( 10.3 ±2.1 )days and (4. 12 ± 1.22) × 104 yuan, respectively. No stone recurrence was detected in the 15 patients who were followed up. The mean operation time, blood loss, length of postoperative stay and hospital charges of group D were (3.3 ± 1.4) hours, ( 185 ± 36 ) ml, ( 9.3 ± 2.0) days and ( 3.22 ± 1.05 ) × 104 yuan, respectively. No complication was detected after the operation, and no stone recurrence was detected in the three patients who were followed up. There were significant differences in the mean operation time, blood loss, length of postoperative stay and hospital charges between patients with type Ⅰ and Ⅲ pancreatic duct stones who received pancreaticoduodenectomy and subtotal resection of pancreatic head preserving duodenum (t = 12. 143, 14. 099, 11. 550, 9. 103,P < 0.05 ). Conclusions Classification of the pancreatic duct stones is important for choosing the proper surgical procedure. Subtotal resection of pancreatic head preserving duodenum is ideal for the treatment of patients with type Ⅰ or Ⅱ pancreatic duct stones.

Pancreaticogastrostomy as a Beneficial Alternative to a Pancreaticojejunostomy

Pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) has been used as an alternative procedure for pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) for reconstruction after a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Leakage at the pancreatoenteric anastomosis is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality after a PD. Therefore the major goal of technical modifications should be elimination or at least a reduction of pancreatic leakage. A number of published studies have shown that PG is associated with a low rate of anastomotic leakage. PG is easier to perform due to the thick posterior wall of the stomach and its excellent blood supply being proximal to the remaining pancreas. Furthermore, the pancreatic juice appears to be neutralized by the gastric juice, resulting in a reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with anastomotic leakage. PG also results in a straight alignment of the digestive tract without an A-loop. PG and PJ showed an impaired exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function with a similar extent. The activity of the pancreatic enzymes is inhibited in the stomach after a PG. The enzymes become activated when gastric pH exceeds 3.1, which normally occurs after the ingestion of a meal. In conclusion, we recommend duct-to-mucosa PG as a beneficial alternative to a PJ, even in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon.