Pancreaticojejunal anastomosis is preferable to pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy for longterm outcomes of pancreatic exocrine function.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate pancreatic exocrine and endocrine function after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Study Design: Pancreatic exocrine function was evaluated by a questionnaire and medical examination of stools after discontinuing pancreatic enzyme supplements for at least 10 days. Severe steatorrhea was defined as frequent, nauseating, yellow, and pasty stools, fecal output >200 g/d for more than 3 days.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding results after 2 years with two different band types.

Background: Laparoscopic gastric banding is the most common operation in Europe for morbid obesity. Many devices from different companies are now available. The aim of this study was to compare the results over a 2-year period of 2 types of band: the Lap-Band and the Minimizer band.

[Surgical management of obstructed colonic cancer].

Introduction: Management of obstructed colonic carcinomas is a surgical challenge because it happens more often in elderly patients. The aim of our study is to assess mortality and morbidity rates of procedures performed in emergency for this pathology.

Patients And Method: Between January 1st, 1998 and December 31st 2003, 22 patients underwent an emergency procedure for obstructive colonic obstruction due to an adenocarcinoma.

[Value of surgical ampullectomy in the management of benign ampullary tumors].

Aim Of The Study: To report the results of transduodenal excision (TDE) for tumors of the ampulla of Vater.

Patients And Methods: From 1998 to 2003, 10 patients underwent a transduodenal excision for presumed benign tumors of the ampulla of Vater. After resection, frozen sections were performed to ensure negative margins.