Anatomical Variant of Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery

1. Introduction

The DPC is a technique indicated in the treatment of tumors and non-neoplasic diseases of the head of pancreas. It is also performed in tumors of the common bile duct, of the Vater ampulla and of the duodenum., in the event of duodenal cystic dystrophy on aberrant pancreas; and for certain complications of chronic pancreatitis. It is a complicated intervention that requires refined surgical skills.