Background Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (grades B and C of the
ISGPS definition) remains the most troublesome complication after pancreatoduodenectomy …

Background Because of the lack of standardized definitions of complications in
gastrointestinal operations, consensus definitions have been developed in recent years. The …

Background Because of the potential risk of hemorrhage or ischemia, the presence of
vascular anomalies adds to the surgical challenge in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) …

The causes of obstructive jaundice are varied, but it is most commonly due to
choledocholithiasis; benign strictures of the biliary tract; pancreaticobiliary malignancies; …

Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most frequent complication after
pancreaticoduodenectomy, results in increased morbidity and mortality, and adversely …

Background Postoperative pancreatic fistula is a significant contributor to morbidity following
proximal and distal pancreatic resections. In recent decades, the incidence of fistula has …

Background Many pancreatic anastomoses have been proposed to reduce the incidence of
postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreatoduodenectomy, but a complete …

Background Despite abundant, high-level scientific evidence, there is no consensus
regarding the prevention, mitigation, and management of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula …

Pancreatic resection is the treatment of choice for pancreatic malignancy and certain benign
pancreatic disorders. However, pancreatic resection is technically a demanding procedure …

Abstract Background and Objectives: The method of pancreatic reconstruction after
pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is closely associated with postoperative morbidity, mortality …