Right hepatic artery anomalies in pancreatoduodenectomy-a risk for arterial resection but not for postoperative outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex surgical procedure known for its significant morbidity rates, and the presence of an aberrant hepatic artery (AHA) introduces additional challenges. The impact of AHA on post-PD outcomes has been a subject of conflicting findings in the medical literature. This study aimed to investigate how variations in hepatic arterial anatomy influence intra-operative variables and postoperative morbidity. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 113 PD cases. Patients with variant hepatic arterial anatomy (n=38) were categorized as Group 1, while those without vascular abnormalities comprised Group 2. Perioperative and postoperative outcomes were examined. Patients in Groups 1 and 2 exhibited similar characteristics, and no notable differences in surgical compl

SUBMITTER: La Vaccara V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10643589 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature