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01-04-2003 | Original Article

Results of radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the celiac artery for locally advanced cancer of the pancreatic body

Authors: Satoshi Kondo, Hiroyuki Katoh, Satoshi Hirano, Yoshiyasu Ambo, Eiichi Tanaka, Shunichi Okushiba, Toshiaki Morikawa

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 2/2003

Abstract

Background

Locally advanced cancer of the pancreatic body involving the celiac and/or common hepatic arteries is often considered unresectable. Radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of these arteries without reconstruction was recently introduced to treat these tumors. However, experience is still limited. This study reviewed the safety and utility of the operation.

Patients and methods

We retrospectively studied the charts of 13 patients who underwent radical distal pancreatectomy.

Results

Unplanned arterial reconstruction was required in three patients due to accidental injury. The postoperative mortality rate was 0% despite a morbidity rate of 62%. Patient's intractable abdominal and/or back pain was completely relieved immediately after surgery. Contrary to expectations, postoperative diarrhea was mild. The surgical margins, including the retroperitoneum, were clear histologically (R0 resection) in all patients. The 1- and 2-year survival rates were 51% and 14%, respectively, and median survival was 12.2 months. The site of recurrence was the liver in six patients and retroperitoneum in one.

Conclusions

Distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the celiac artery is feasible and safe, offers a high resectability rate, and has dramatic analgesic effect. Local control of disease is excellent despite frequent hepatic recurrence.

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Title: Results of radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the celiac artery for locally advanced cancer of the pancreatic body
Authors: Satoshi Kondo
Hiroyuki Katoh
Satoshi Hirano
Yoshiyasu Ambo
Eiichi Tanaka
Shunichi Okushiba
Toshiaki Morikawa
Publication date: 01-04-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 2/2003
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-003-0375-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Results of radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the celiac artery for locally advanced cancer of the pancreatic body

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

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