An Evaluation of a New Technique Utilizing a Biologic Glue and Tissue Patch to Seal the Cut Edge of the Pancreas Following Removal of the Tail of the Pancreas

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. patients undergoing total pancreatectomy
• •2. patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy who have previously completed a right sided resection of the pancreatic head, uncinate and neck
• •3. failure to sign informed consent
• •4. pregnant patients
• •5. patients in whom previous surgery has eliminated the falciform ligament, i.e. previous liver resection