A systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of omental or falciform ligament wrapping during pancreaticoduodenectomy

Hpb2.90
Volume: 22, Issue: 9, Pages: 1227 - 1239
Published: Sep 1, 2020
Abstract
The role of wrapping in the setting of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is controversial. This study aimed to assess whether the use of omental or falciform ligament wrapping of pancreatic anastomosis and/or vessels could reduce the rate of POPF and postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) after PD.Studies comparing PD with (PD-W) and without wrapping (PD-nW) were included. Primary outcomes were POPF and extraluminal PPH. Dichotomous variables were...
Paper Details
Title
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of omental or falciform ligament wrapping during pancreaticoduodenectomy
Published Date
Sep 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
22
Issue
9
Pages
1227 - 1239
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