ASO Author Reflections: A Novel Technique for Single Layer Pancreatojejunostomy is not Inferior to Modified Blumgart Anastomosis in Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy—Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Hirono S, Kawai M, Okada KI, et al. Modified Blumgart mattress suture versus conventional interrupted suture in pancreaticojejunostomy during pancreaticoduodenectomy: randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg. 2019;269:243–51. Kleespies A, Rentsch M, Seeliger H, Albertsmeier M, Jauch KW, Bruns CJ. Blumgart anastomosis for pancreaticojejunostomy minimizes severe complications after pancreatic head resection. Br J Surg. 2009;96:741–50. Wang SE, Shyr BU, Chen SC, Shyr YM. Comparison between robotic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy with modified Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy: a propensity score-matched study. Surgery. 2018;164:1162–7. Liu Q, Zhao Z, Gao Y, et al. Novel single-layer continuous suture of pancreaticojejunostomy for robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Hepato Biliary Pancreat Sci. 2020;27:56–63. Liu Q, Zhao Z, Gao Y, et al. A novel technique for single layer pancreatojejunostomy is not inferior to modified Blumgart anastomosis in robotic pancreatoduodenectomy: results of a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-020-09204-z.