[Extended partial Kausch-Whipple duodenopancreatectomy by resection of tumor infiltrated vascular segments]

Abstract

The experience with standard Kausch-Whipple procedure is reviewed and compared with partial duodenopancreatectomies extended by partial resection of the portal vein. Perioperative morbidity has decreased to below 5% and survival rates with and without vessel resection are not significantly different. Therefore, infiltration of mesentericoportal vessels is not a contraindication for Kausch-Whipple procedure.