Techniques of Vascular Resection and Reconstruction in Pancreatic Cancer. Surg Clin North Am 2016 Dec;96(6):1351-1370
Date
11/21/2016Pubmed ID
27865282DOI
10.1016/j.suc.2016.07.005Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84991257639 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 50 CitationsAbstract
Multimodality therapy has become the standard approach for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. With improved response rates to newer chemotherapeutic agents, tumors that used to be considered unresectable are now being considered for operation. Neoadjuvant therapy for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer is considered standard of care and venous resection/reconstruction is no longer controversial. Arterial resection and reconstruction in select patients has also proven to be safe when done in highly specialized centers by high-volume surgeons. This article reviews indications for, and technical aspects of, vascular resection/reconstruction and shunting procedures during pancreatectomy, including critical elements of perioperative care.
Author List
Younan G, Tsai S, Evans DB, Christians KKAuthors
Kathleen K. Christians MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinDouglas B. Evans MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
HumansPancreatectomy
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Vascular Surgical Procedures
