Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy with Segmental Portomesenteric Venous Resection and Primary End-to-End Reconstruction: Approach to a Tension-Free Anastomosis
摘要
Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) with portomesenteric venous (PMV) resection is a complex operation that can be performed as safely as the open approach at experienced centers.
A 78-year-old woman with an upfront resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with progression after 2 months of gemcitabine with Abraxane but responded well to Chemoswitch to modified FOLFIRINOX therapy. Intraoperative findings demonstrated vein involvement that could not be separated safely. The portal vein was dissected distally into the hilum. The splenic and inferior mesenteric veins were divided to provide more laxity to the PMV. A segmental PMV resection was performed, and primary end-to-end anastomosis completed in a tension-free manner without the need for a graft.
ResultsThe patient had an uncomplicated hospital course and was discharged on postoperative day 3. Pathology demonstrated a 1.7 cm poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with two of 21 lymph nodes positive. All resection margins were negative, with the closest margin at the PMV groove with a 1.4-mm clearance.
ConclusionsRobotic pancreatoduodenectomy with PMV resection and primary end-to-end reconstruction is feasible in a tension-free manner after adequate mobilization and division of the splenic and inferior mesenteric veins.