Controversies of abdominal drainage after pancreaticoduodenectomy / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is an established surgical treatment for pancreatic and periampullary diseases. Abdominal drainage after PD has been routinely used for many years to early detect complications and to promote rapid recovery of patients. However, with the introduction of enhanced recovery after surgery, controversies exist on the safety and effectiveness of routine use of abdominal drainage after PD. This article reviewed the controversies on whether routine abdominal drainage are necessary after PD, how to place abdominal drains, and when to remove abdominal drains.