Evaluation of the results of the modified Blumgart pancreatic-intestinal anastomosis technique according to Satoi in pancreaticoduodenectomy at Bach Mai Hospital

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to research on the safety and effectiveness of the modified Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy anastomosis by Satoi in Bach Mai Hospital. Research subjects: Seventy-three patients underwent modified Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy anastomosis by Satoi after pancreaticoduodenectomy at Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Department, Bach Mai Hospital between October 2020 and April 2023. Method: Cross-sectional study combining retrospective and prospective studies. The Blumgart anastomosis was modified to simplify with 2 U-shaped sutures. Results: The average age of the study subjects was 58.49±12.69 years; the age group over 60 accounted for over 50%; the male/female ratio was ~1. The number of patients with complications was 22/73; the total number of complications was 33, including 3 grade-III-or-above complications, according to Clavien-Dindo: 1 case had complications of grade C pancreatic fistula causing late hemorrhage, from the common hepatic artery wall, needs re-surgery, 1 case needs hemostasis under intervention radiology, 1 case needs to be drained under ultrasound guidance, and no patient deaths. Conclusion: The modified Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy by Satoi is a safe and effective technique.