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ArticleBMC surgery2026

Evaluation of pancreatic stump binding and ligation in reducing postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: a retrospective cohort study.

Zi-Ang Jiang, Xiang-Yu Lu, Hang Deng, Xu Wang, Jian Xu, Jie Zhang, Yao Zhou, Jun Gong, Ke Dong, Yan Dai and 1 more

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Zi-Ang Jiang *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Xiang-Yu Lu *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Hang Deng *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Xu WangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Jian XuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Jie ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Pidu District People's Hospital, Chengdu, 611730, China.
Yao ZhouDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Jun GongDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China.
Ke DongDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China. dongke1134@hotmail.com.
Yan DaiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China. daiyan4406@163.com.
Hao ZhangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No.32, West Section 1, Second Ring Road,, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610072, China. hawerchina@gmail.com.

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China Scholarship Council 202108515065
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Abstract

backgroundThis study evaluates the efficacy of pancreatic stump binding and ligation (PSBL) in reducing postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after distal pancreatectomy (DP).

methodsA retrospective cohort analysis included 217 patients undergoing DP between 2015 and 2022. Patients were classified into two groups: those receiving PSBL (B-Group, n = 96) and those without (NB-Group, n = 121). The primary outcome was incidence of clinically relevant POPF (Grade B/C).

resultsThe B-Group demonstrated lower POPF rates (11.5% vs. 28.9%, P = 0.003) compared to the NB-Group, with grade B fistulas particularly reduced (P = 0.002). Multivariate analysis identified independent risk factors for POPF: BMI ≥ 28 kg/m

conclusionsIn this retrospective cohort, PSBL is a promising, feasible technique associated with reduced clinically relevant POPF incidence after DP. Given the retrospective design, these findings are hypothesis-generating and warrant prospective, multicenter validation.

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PancreasPancreatectomyPancreatic FistulaPostoperative ComplicationsAgedFemaleHumansIncidenceLigationMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsDistal pancreatectomyPancreatic fistulaPancreatic stump binding and ligation

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PMCPMC13663040

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