The Whipple procedure, also called pancreaticoduodenectomy, is an operation to treat tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, as well as the first part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct. It is a difficult operation, with risks both during and after surgery. The most serious complication is an abdominal infection due to leakage from where the pancreas connects to the small intestine. This is called pancreatic leak or pancreatic fistula. Duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy is a common method used worldwide to reduce postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.  

I have a team who have updated a review looking at the benefits and harms of 'Duct-to-mucosa versus other types of pancreaticojejunostomy for the prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy'. Would you be interested in helping us with this article?

Cochrane considers a consumer to be a person with experience of the condition (postoperative pancreatic fistula), either as a patient or as a carer/family member of a patient. From a consumer perspective, we are interested in if the language of the review, especially the language used in the Plain Language Summary, is accessible and if it feels relevant to those with postoperative pancreatic fistula, such that it will be helpful to patients and carers with healthcare decision making. 

While you are welcome to provide feedback on any aspect of the review, you can focus your attention on the summary sections. Our aim is for this to be a manageable task that does not overburden consumer reviewers. 

Thank you in advance for considering!