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"How I do it" Pancreas and Islet Video Session

Saturday October 23, 2021 - 12:50 to 13:30

Room: Virtual Room 1

Reflux Test : A maneuver to assess the vascularization of the pancreatic head and duodenum during retrieval

Marcelo Perosa MD, Brazil

Head Surgeon
Department of Abdominal Organ Transplant
Leforte Hospital

Overview

Authors: Perosa M, Branez J, Mota L, Zebalos B, Danziere F, Sergi F
LEFORTE HOSPITAL - São Paulo - Brazil

During retrieval , the vascular assessment of the pancreatic head and duodenum is pivotal, particularly in cases of a replaced right hepatic artery arising from SMA.
In this video, we present the maneuver of Reflux Test by flushing the SMA and checking the outflow from the gastroduodenal artery.
This is a compilation of several retrievals demonstrated in short videos.

Biography

Director of Pancreas and Kidney Transplant Program, Leforte Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Largest Experience in pancreas transplantation of Latin America with over 1,000 pancreas transplants performed.

Our pancreas transplant program has been one of the most active of the world for the last four years performing from 50-90 PT annualy.