Technical aspects of pancreatic anastomosis

Despite the significant improvement concerning perioperative mortality, pancreatoduodenectomy is still a challenging procedure. Pancreatic fistula is the most common complication underlying 30-day mortality. More than 61 surgical techniques of pancreatic anastomosis with a vast number of variations have been published. Moreover, various risk factors favoring the development of postoperative pancreatic fistulas have been identified. This review...