Penetrating-suture type of pancreaticojejunostomy / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the safety and feasibility of a new pancreaticojejunal anastomotic method [the penetrating-suture type of pancreaticojejunostomy (PPJ)] after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).Methods From May 2005 to November 2011,a new surgical anastomosis was carriedout between the pancreas stump and jejunal wall with penetrating-suture technique after pancreaticoduodenectomy in 46 patients.The clinical data were reviewed and analysed.Results The anastomosis of the pancreas stump and jejunal wall was completed with six to eight interrupted full-layer sutures.There was no pancreatic anastomotic leakage and hemorrhage.Conclusion The PPJ is a simple and effective approach and can be recommended.