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  • Title: Duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas--an alternative to Whipple's procedure in chronic pancreatitis.
    Author: Beger HG, Büchler M, Bittner R, Uhl W.
    Journal: Hepatogastroenterology; 1990 Jun; 37(3):283-9. PubMed ID: 1695603.
    Abstract:
    Duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas is a low-risk operation for patients with chronic pancreatitis. Subtotal resection of the head of the pancreas does not result in a significant diminishment in the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas. Owing to the limited nature of the intervention, hospital and late mortality rates are low. More than 80% of the patients with CP have experienced long-lasting relief of pain after this procedure. In comparison with the Whipple operation duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas spares the patient a gastrectomy, a duodenectomy, and resection of the extrahepatic bile duct.
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