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Therapeutic, prophylactic, and preresection applications of laparoscopic gastric and biliary bypass for patients with periampullary malignancy

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Abstract

Background

Laparoscopic bypass surgery for the palliation of gastric and biliary obstruction is associated with a rapid recovery. This study aimed to extend its application to other aspects in the management of patients with periampullary cancer.

Methods

Between 2001 and 2004, 21 patients (median age, 68 years) underwent laparoscopic gastric (n = 8), biliary (n = 5), and combined gastric and biliary (n = 8) bypass. In addition to its therapeutic role (n = 12), indications included a concomitant prophylactic gastric (n = 3) and biliary (n = 2) bypass as well as pre- 1 Whipple’s relief of deep jaundice at the time of staging laparoscopy (n = 3). Construction of the biliary bypass to the gallbladder (n = 11) or bile duct (n = 2) was based on preoperative imaging.

Results

All procedures were completed laparoscopically. The median operating times for gastric, biliary, and combined bypass were 75, 60, and 130 min, respectively. The addition of a prophylactic bypass did not significantly prolong the operating time, as compared with a single therapeutic bypass. One patient died postoperatively of aspiration pneumonia. The postoperative hospital stay (median, 4 days) was not significantly influenced by the type of bypass. No recurrence of or new obstructive symptoms developed during the follow-up period after a therapeutic or prophylactic bypass.

Conclusions

Applications of laparoscopic gastric and biliary bypass can safely be expanded to include a prophylactic role and preresection relief of obstructive jaundice. Prophylactic bypass surgery does not prolong operating time or hospital stay significantly and prevents future onset of obstructive symptoms.

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    A. M. Hamade, A. Z. Al-Bahrani, A. M. A. Owera, A. A. Hamoodi, G. H. Abid, O. I. Bani Hani, S. O’Shea, S. H. Lee & B. J. Ammori

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Hamade, A.M., Al-Bahrani, A.Z., Owera, A.M.A. et al. Therapeutic, prophylactic, and preresection applications of laparoscopic gastric and biliary bypass for patients with periampullary malignancy. Surg Endosc 19, 1333–1340 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-2282-4

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