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Abstract
Background
Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality after robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP). Ligamentum teres hepatis (LTH) reinforcement of the pancreatic remnant may reduce the incidence of POPF.
Methods
Patients ≥18 years old, who underwent RDP at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center from 01/01/2018-08/31/2022. Primary endpoint was POPF incidence. Secondary outcomes included peri- and postoperative variables.
Results
Thirty-three patients underwent RDP, of which LTH reinforcement was used in 21 (64 %) cases. Six (18 %) patients developed a POPF. No association was identified between LTH flap reinforcement and POPF (OR 1.18, 95 % CI 0.18 to 7.85, p = 0.87). There were no peri- or postoperative complications related to ligamentum teres flap creation.
Conclusions
LTH reinforcement of the pancreatic remnant can be safely performed during RDP. Further studies are needed to assess the utility of this intervention to mitigate the risk of pancreatic fistula formation following RDP.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Surgery® is a peer-reviewed journal designed for the general surgeon who performs abdominal, cancer, vascular, head and neck, breast, colorectal, and other forms of surgery. AJS is the official journal of 7 major surgical societies* and publishes their official papers as well as independently submitted clinical studies, editorials, reviews, brief reports, correspondence and book reviews.