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Laparoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy
1Department of Surgery, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA. giselle.hamad@alum.mit.edu
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery effectively treated infected pancreatic necrosis and splenic vein thrombosis. This approach led to successful patient recovery with no symptoms during a 6-month follow-up period.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Infected pancreatic necrosis is a severe complication of acute pancreatitis.
- Splenic vein thrombosis can occur secondary to pancreatic inflammation.