A method for safe pancreaticojejunostomy

We devised a new technique to increase the safety of pancreaticojejunostomy in patients with an extended operation for pancreatic cancer. This new pancreaticojejunostomy was created by end-to-side anastomosis with four layers about 7 cm distal to the jejunal stump. The cut surface of the pancreas was placed on the seromuscular coat of the ventral aspect of the jejunum to cover the posterior surface of the anastomosis, and the anastomosis between...