Antecolic versus retrocolic reconstruction after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the five leading causes of cancer deaths in industrialized nations. For adenocarcinomas in the head of the gland and premalignant lesions, partial pancreaticoduodenectomy represents the standard treatment for resectable tumours. The gastro- or duodenojejunostomy after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy can be reestablished via either an antecolic or a retrocolic route. The debate about the more favourable technique for bowel reconstruction is ongoing.

Objectives

To compare the effectiveness and safety of antecolic and retrocolic gastro- or duodenojejunostomy after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Search methods

We conducted a systematic literature search on 29 September 2015 to identify all randomised controlled trials in the C

SUBMITTER: Huttner FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6457795 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature