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01-07-2011 | Multimedia Article
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Side-to-Side Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy
Authors:
George Michel Eid, Fateh Entabi, Andrew R. Watson, Brian S. Zuckerbraun, Mark A. Wilson
Published in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Issue 7/2011
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Excerpt
Side-to-side lateral pancreaticojejunostomy is commonly used to treat chronic pancreatitis. It is usually performed via a laparotomy due to the technical challenges of constructing a pancreatico-enteric anastomosis laparoscopically. The robotic system offers improved visualization and dexterity in fashioning such a complex anastomosis. …