Utilizing the SMA-first approach in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) resulted in notable improvements in surgery for pancreatic cancer. The technique involved early dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) from the posterior aspect, facilitating a more systematic mesopancreatic dissection. The approach, demonstrated in a video, included a standardized SMA-first technique and triangle clearance, showing promising results that warrant further evaluation in prospective studies.
Journal Article by Bhandare MS, Varty GP, Chaudhari VA and Shrikhande SV in Ann Surg Oncol
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