[Laparoscopic latero-lateral pancreaticojejunostomy].

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Side-to-side pancreatojejunostomy is a standard treatment for chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic duct dilation.
• Minimally invasive approaches for this procedure have not been previously reported.

Observation:

• A 23-year-old female patient with a seven-year history of recurrent pancreatitis and pancreas divisum underwent the procedure.
• The surgery utilized three ports and employed Endo-GIA staplers for anastomoses.

Findings:

• The operation was completed in 115 minutes with an uneventful postoperative recovery.
• An 8-month follow-up showed no pancreatic duct dilation or recurrent pancreatitis symptoms.

Implications:

• Advanced surgical devices enable complex procedures to be performed minimally invasively.
• This technique holds promise for improved patient outcomes in managing chronic pancreatitis.