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Laparoscopic Intussuscepting Pancreaticojejunostomy

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Perhaps the greatest barrier to adoption of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy by experienced pancreatic surgeons is the technical challenge of constructing the pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ). The authors present a less demanding PJ technique they have developed that creates an end-to-end intussuscepting anastomosis using a running monofilament suture. This method reduces technical complexity and operative time while producing acceptably comparable outcomes.

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Acknowledgments

The authors wish to extend their gratitude to Dr. Angelo Rutty Espinoza for his expertise in producing the surgical illustrations.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, PO Box 100109, FL, 32610-0109, USA

    S. J. Hughes, B. Neichoy & K. E. Behrns

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Hughes, S.J., Neichoy, B. & Behrns, K.E. Laparoscopic Intussuscepting Pancreaticojejunostomy. J Gastrointest Surg 18, 208–212 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-013-2308-0

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