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Critical steps for pancreaticoduodenectomy in the setting of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. J Surg Oncol 2013 Jan;107(1):33-8

Date

06/20/2012

Pubmed ID

22711619

DOI

10.1002/jso.23166

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84871286476 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   37 Citations

Abstract

Pancreatic resection is one part of a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to current treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The operation herein has been divided into six discreet steps followed by methods of reconstruction. Management of portal venous and arterial involvement is discussed in detail. The key steps to safe pancreatic surgery are emphasized as one part of present and future pancreatic cancer care.

Author List

Christians KK, Tsai S, Tolat PP, Evans DB

Authors

Kathleen K. Christians MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Douglas B. Evans MD Chair, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Parag P. Tolat MD Chief, Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adenocarcinoma
Anastomosis, Surgical
Humans
Mesenteric Veins
Organ Sparing Treatments
Pancreas
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Portal Vein