Laparoscopic Pancreaticojejunostomy



Laparoscopic Pancreaticojejunostomy


Steven J. Hughes





PATIENT HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINDINGS



  • Pancreatic texture will vary depending on the underlying indication for pancreaticoduodenectomy as well as associated patient factors.1 The pancreatic duct may also vary in size, depending on whether the duct has been previously obstructed, has been involved in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplastic changes, or is of normal caliber.


  • The major risk of PJ is leakage of pancreatic secretions leading to abscess or fistula. A classification scheme for the severity of this complication has been characterized.


  • This complication is less frequent when the pancreas is firm in texture, thus providing a substrate that firmly anchors sutures and is not prone to laceration.


SURGICAL MANAGEMENT


Positioning



  • The patient is positioned supine; tucking of the arms is not necessary (FIG 1). Some surgeons prefer a “split-table” approach, where the surgeon is positioned between the patient’s legs.


  • Reverse Trendelenburg position facilitates the exposure. Thus, a footboard should be used.






FIG 1 • The patient is positioned supine with both arms extended. The operating table is placed in reverse Trendelenburg to facilitate exposure of the upper abdomen. The surgeon is positioned to the patient’s left. Some surgeons use a splitleg position so that the operating surgeon can be positioned between the patient’s legs.


Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by in GENERAL SURGERY | Comments Off on Laparoscopic Pancreaticojejunostomy

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