A Prospective Randomized Trial of Pancreaticogastrostomy Versus Pancreaticojejunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Abstract

Pancreatic fistula is a common complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy, with an incidence most strongly associated with surgical volume and underlying disease. These data do not support the hypothesis that pancreaticogastrostomy is safer than pancreaticojejunostomy or is associated with a lower incidence of pancreatic fistula.