Pancreaticojejunostomy with duct-to-mucosa versus invagination techniques: a propensity-score matching analysis based on pancreatic duct size and gland texture
Apostolos Gaitanidis , Winifred M. Lo , Rachel A. Burke , Eric C. Feliberti , Elexa P. Rallos , Ashley M. May , Adam N. Akari , Marybeth S. Hughes , Peter J. Fagenholz
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Abstract
Background
The superiority of duct-to-mucosa (DTM) and invagination (IVG) techniques for pancreaticoduodenectomy has not been established. This is the largest study to compare their outcomes with granular data regarding parenchymal texture and duct size.
Methods
The NSQIP database for patients undergoing open pancreaticoduodenectomy was investigated. Subgroups were based on pancreatic duct size (<3 mm, 3–6 mm, >6 mm) and gland texture (soft, intermediate, hard). Propensity score matching (PSM) was used. The primary outcome was postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF).
Results
After PSM, there were no differences in the rates of POPF in any subgroup by duct size or gland texture. When examining secondary outcomes, the IVG group was associated with shorter duration of postoperative drain presence among patients with 3–6 mm ducts.
Conclusions
No differences exist in POPF rates between DTM and IVG techniques in subgroups of patients with similar pancreatic duct size and parenchymal texture. The IVG technique may be associated with earlier drain removal in some patients.
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.