Videoscopic assisted retroperitoneal debridement in infected necrotizing pancreatitis

H. C. van Santvoort, M. G. H. Besselink, K. D. Horvath, M. N. Sinanan, T. L. Bollen, B. van Ramshorst, H. G. Gooszen

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Abstract

Surgical intervention in patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis generally consists of laparotomy and necrosectomy. This is an invasive procedure that is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In this report, we present an alternative minimally invasive technique: videoscopic assisted retroperitoneal debridement (VARD). This technique can be considered a hybrid between endoscopic and open retroperitoneal necrosectomy. A detailed technical description is provided and the advantages over various other minimally invasive retroperitoneal techniques are discussed
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)156-159
JournalHPB: The official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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