Figure 2From: Robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy with preservation of the vascular supply for autologous islet cell isolation and transplantation: a case report Resection of the pancreatic head. (A) The gastroduodenal artery (GDA) was prepared and a vessel loop was placed. Once the pancreatic head was completely mobilized, the GDA was (B) ligated and (C) transected, with immediate removal of the specimen for cold flush with preservation solution on the back-bench.Back to article page