Innovative Approach to SMA Dissection in Laparoscopic Surgery

A new in situ anterior technique for dissecting the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy improves outcomes.

  • Operative time averaged 340 minutes with a blood loss of 200 ml.
  • Patient had no complications, including pancreatic fistula, and was discharged on postoperative day 8.

This technique minimizes tension on mesenteric vessels, reducing the risk of accidental bleeding.

  • Histological results confirmed poorly-differentiated biliary adenocarcinoma without lymph node involvement.

Journal Article by Li JA, Lu X (…) Zhang L et 3 al. in Ann Surg Oncol

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