Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: The mean operative time was 150 min, with a range of 100-215 min. We report a mean EBL of 78 cc, a minor complication rate of 20%, and no major complications or mortalities. CONCLUSIONS: These data compare favorably with both open and laparoscopic internal drainage procedures. Laparoscopic cyst- jejunostomy offers a feasible alternative in the minimally invasive management of pancreatic pseudocyst.
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Authors | J Teixeira, K E Gibbs, S Vaimakis, C Rezayat |
Journal | Surgical endoscopy
(Surg Endosc)
Vol. 17
Issue 12
Pg. 1910-3
(Dec 2003)
ISSN: 1432-2218 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 14569449
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
- Cholelithiasis
(complications)
- Female
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pancreatectomy
(methods)
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
(etiology, surgery)
- Pancreaticojejunostomy
(methods)
- Pancreatitis
(complications)
- Pancreatitis, Alcoholic
(complications)
- Postoperative Complications
- Retrospective Studies
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