title: [Mechanical staplers in resective surgery of the pancreas].
abstract: In this study 8 pancreatic resections were performed using the Autosuture stapler. No fistula developed among 5 cases of distal pancreatectomy, conversely 2 pancreatic fistula occurred in 3 cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy; one patient died for fistula. It is concluded that distal pancreatectomy with staplers is a reasonable and safe alternative to pancreaticojejunostomy, and may be preferred because of its facility and rapidity. Staple closure of the transected pancreas in pancreaticoduodenectomy doesn't seem to be so safe and further evaluation is needed.
authors.affiliation: II Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale e Geriatrica, Università degli Studi di Napoli.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Negro
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Arciero
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Di Blasio
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Salvati
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fumo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fuiano
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: De Blasio
mesh_terms: D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D010179:Pancreas / Q000601:surgery*; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: Le suturatrici meccaniche nella chirurgia resettiva del pancreas.