What incision is mainly used for a pancreaticoduodenectomy procedure?

a. Longitudinal midline
b. Subcostal
c. Minimal access
d. Long right paramedian


ANS: D
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is an extensive procedure performed on patients with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas or the ampulla of Vater. A gastrointestinal setup is used for this procedure. The abdominal cavity is exposed through one of several possible anterior incisions, but a long right paramedian incision is usually made.

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