PURPOSE: Pancreatoduodenectomy has been developed over more than 100 years, with contributions being made by many countries to the various aspects of the technique. METHODS: This review outlines the contributions of America toward the technical conduct of the procedure. RESULTS: There have been seven phases of the development and refinement of pancreatoduodenectomy from 1935 until now: Phase 1, development and feasibility (1935-1950); Phase 2, radicality of the procedure (1960-1975); Phase 3, total pancreatectomy (1960-1975); Phase 4, pylorus preservation (1975-1985); Phase 5, surgical experience trials (1980-2000); Phase 6, adjuvant treatments (1990 to now); and Phase 7, minimally invasive techniques (1995 to now). CONCLUSIONS: In conjunction with Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and many other countries, North America has contributed substantially to the development of the current, state-of-the-art performance of pancreatoduodenectomy and its evaluation.
PURPOSE: Pancreatoduodenectomy has been developed over more than 100 years, with contributions being made by many countries to the various aspects of the technique. METHODS: This review outlines the contributions of America toward the technical conduct of the procedure. RESULTS: There have been seven phases of the development and refinement of pancreatoduodenectomy from 1935 until now: Phase 1, development and feasibility (1935-1950); Phase 2, radicality of the procedure (1960-1975); Phase 3, total pancreatectomy (1960-1975); Phase 4, pylorus preservation (1975-1985); Phase 5, surgical experience trials (1980-2000); Phase 6, adjuvant treatments (1990 to now); and Phase 7, minimally invasive techniques (1995 to now). CONCLUSIONS: In conjunction with Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and many other countries, North America has contributed substantially to the development of the current, state-of-the-art performance of pancreatoduodenectomy and its evaluation.
Authors: K D Lillemoe; J L Cameron; J M Hardacre; T A Sohn; P K Sauter; J Coleman; H A Pitt; C J Yeo Journal: Ann Surg Date: 1999-09 Impact factor: 12.969
Authors: Keith D Lillemoe; John L Cameron; Min P Kim; Kurtis A Campbell; Patricia K Sauter; Joann A Coleman; Charles J Yeo Journal: J Gastrointest Surg Date: 2004-11 Impact factor: 3.452
Authors: C J Yeo; J L Cameron; M M Maher; P K Sauter; M L Zahurak; M A Talamini; K D Lillemoe; H A Pitt Journal: Ann Surg Date: 1995-10 Impact factor: 12.969