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This research aims to evaluate the impact of single-loop (SL) versus double-loop (DL) reconstruction on postoperative complications following pancreatoduodenectomy.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Single-loop versus double-loop reconstruction after pancreatoduodenectomy: Does it impact on the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula?

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of single-loop (SL) versus double-loop (DL) reconstruction on postoperative complications following pancreatoduodenectomy.
Compared the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) between SL and DL reconstruction methods.
Assessed the rates of delayed gastric emptying (DGE) associated with each reconstruction type.
Analyzed surgical outcomes in patients undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy.
No significant difference in the incidence of POPF between SL and DL reconstruction.
DL reconstruction resulted in a lower incidence of DGE compared to SL reconstruction.

Abstract

Our study found no significant differences in the risk of POPF between SL and DL reconstruction. However, DL reconstruction is associated with a reduced risk of DGE, suggesting it may be a preferable option following open PD.

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