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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2015; 21(44): 12644-12652
Published online Nov 28, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i44.12644
Published online Nov 28, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i44.12644
Single center experience in selecting the laparoscopic Frey procedure for chronic pancreatitis
Chun-Lu Tan, Hao Zhang, Ke-Zhou Li, Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Li KZ designed the research; Tan CL and Zhang H collected data and wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.
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Correspondence to: Ke-Zhou Li, PhD, Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. huaxipancreas@163.com
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Received: February 2, 2015
Peer-review started: February 5, 2015
First decision: April 24, 2015
Revised: May 14, 2015
Accepted: August 28, 2015
Article in press: August 31, 2015
Published online: November 28, 2015
Peer-review started: February 5, 2015
First decision: April 24, 2015
Revised: May 14, 2015
Accepted: August 28, 2015
Article in press: August 31, 2015
Published online: November 28, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: The Frey procedure is an effective treatment for the relief of pain in chronic pancreatitis. Although the open Frey procedure is well described, the laparoscopic Frey procedure is rarely reported in the literature. Here, we share our experience with nine of these cases and discuss reasons for procedural failure. In addition, we describe the criteria for candidate selection and the results from a data review of open Frey cases.