title: Pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy--technical aspects.
abstract: Pylorus-preserving pancreatododenectomy is the resection of choice for patients with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas and periampullary area and for certain patients with chronic pancreatitis. Preoperative preparation, operative technique, and results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Braasch
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gagner
mesh_terms: D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D011708:Pylorus / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques