Endoscopy-assisted, single trans-gastric trocar, laparoscopic pseudocysto-gastrostomy A minimally invasive alternative for drainage of large pseudocysts.

CONCLUSIONS: Internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst inside the stomach, by the technique described above, is facile, giving the patient the advantages of endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. In these circumstances, we consider it superior to endoscopic drainage, by providing a broad communication between the pseudocyst and stomach cavity, reducing the risk of relapse and abscess formation. Moreover, it offers the possibility of exploring the pseudocyst cavity and of removing any necrotic tissues. The endoscopic assistance makes possible the single trans-gastric trocar approach, limiting the injury of the gastric wall. KEY WORDS: Endoscopic assisted laparoscopic procedure, Hybrid technique, Pancreatic pseudocyst, Pseudo-cystogastro- anastomosis technique. PMID: 32180576 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research