Abstract

Novel use of a single port laparoscopic surgery device for minimally invasive pancreatic necrosectomy

Highlights

  • The development of pancreatic necrosis is a significant complication of acute pancreatitis and can result in progressive multiple organ failure and death

  • Post-operatively, continued irrigation of the retroperitoneum is maintained at 100ml/hr with 0.9% saline

  • We have used this technique successfully in three patients

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Summary

Introduction

BACKGROUND The development of pancreatic necrosis is a significant complication of acute pancreatitis and can result in progressive multiple organ failure and death.

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