Pancreatic Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-7092
ISSN: 2165-7092
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Chicago, United States
Research Article
Robotic Surgery for the Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Control, Narcotic Use Reduction and Re-Intervention Rate - Ten Years Followup Retrospective Study
Author(s): Eduardo Fernandes*, Valentina Valle, Gabriela Aguiluz Cornejo, Roberto Bustos, Roberto Mangano and Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti
Introduction: Surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis is reserved to patients with intractable pain, pancreatic duct obstruction or suspicion of malignancy. Robotic surgery in this context has proven to be a safe and feasible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of robotic assisted surgery in the context of chronic pancreatitis with regards to pain control, narcotic usage and need for re-intervention.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected divisional database at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System was carried out. The primary endpoint was: 1) Evaluation of pre and post-operative pain and narcotic usage. The secondary endpoints were: 1) 10-year overall survival; and 2) ‘Event Free Survival’ (EFS).
Results: 37 patients entered the study... View More»