A simple technique for resection of the uncinate process during pancreatectomy.
Difficulty in resection of the uncinate process of the pancreas often results in significant hemorrhage. Partial vascular occlusion of the superior mesenteric vein with resection of the lateral wall allows complete removal of all pancreatic tissue with minimal blood loss.
D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000601:surgery*; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*