Distal pancreatectomy with celiac axis resection: what are the added risks?

ConclusionA distal pancreatectomy with celiac axis resection is associated with increased operative time, post‐operative acute kidney injury and a 10% operative mortality. The decision to offer a modified Appleby procedure for a body of pancreas tumour should be made with full disclosure of the increased risks.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 22, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Joal D. Beane, Michael G. House, Susan C. Pitt, E. Molly Kilbane, Bruce L. Hall, Abishek D. Parmar, Taylor S. Riall, Henry A. Pitt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research