Multi-visceral resection of malignant tumors with left-sided portal hypertension.

Background/aims: Left-sided portal hypertension (LSPH) is an uncommon clinical syndrome which may lead to bleeding from isolated gastric varices and pancreatitis is the most common etiology. Despite the particular rare incidence of LPSH caused by malignant tumor, the optimal management remains undefined.

Methodology: From January 2006 to December 2009, a total of 8 patients of left-sided portal hypertension caused by malignancies were admitted into the department of surgery of our hospital.

Surgical management of benign duodenal tumours.

Background: While benign duodenal tumours are rare compared with malignant tumours, they comprise a wide variety of pathologies. Despite their diagnostic challenge, the optimal management of benign duodenal tumours remains undefined. We aimed to review the diagnosis and surgical treatment of benign duodenal tumours.

Surgical management in biliary restricture after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury.

Aim: To discuss the surgical method and skill of biliary restricture after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury.

Methods: From November 2005 to December 2006, eight patients with biliary restricture after Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for bile duct injury were admitted to our hospital. Their clinical data were analyzed retrospectively.