Application of single-layer mucosa-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunal anastomosis in pancreaticoduodenectomy

Figure 1 Surgical method using in single-layer anastomosis group. A: The pancreatic stump was freed for approximately 3-4 cm of its length; B: The proximal jejunum was lifted, and a 0.5-0.8 cm incision was made at the jejunal wall 4-5 cm from the jejunal stump; C: A supporting tube was placed in the jejunum with its distal end projecting over the mouth of the cholangioenteric anastomosis by approximately 5-8 cm.