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Development of pancreatoduodenectomy in North America

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Abstract

Purpose

Pancreatoduodenectomy has been developed over more than 100 years, with contributions being made by many countries to the various aspects of the technique.

Methods

This review outlines the contributions of America toward the technical conduct of the procedure.

Results

There have been seven phases of the development and refinement of pancreatoduodenectomy from 1935 until now: Phase 1, development and feasibility (1935–1950); Phase 2, radicality of the procedure (1960–1975); Phase 3, total pancreatectomy (1960–1975); Phase 4, pylorus preservation (1975–1985); Phase 5, surgical experience trials (1980–2000); Phase 6, adjuvant treatments (1990 to now); and Phase 7, minimally invasive techniques (1995 to now).

Conclusions

In conjunction with Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and many other countries, North America has contributed substantially to the development of the current, state-of-the-art performance of pancreatoduodenectomy and its evaluation.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Thomas Schnelldorfer

  2. Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA

    Kaye Reid-Lombardo & Michael G. Sarr

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This paper was part of a symposium on Pancreatoduodenectomy Around the World, The Congress of The Japan Surgical Society, April 2010.

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Schnelldorfer, T., Reid-Lombardo, K. & Sarr, M.G. Development of pancreatoduodenectomy in North America. Surg Today 41, 377–381 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-010-4277-1

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