Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Treatment of Middle-segment Pancreatic Benign Tumor Using Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with End-to-end Pancreatic Duct Reconstruction
Published on: January 2, 2026
[Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic serous cystadenoma]
Wen-ming Wu1, Yu-pei Zhao, Quan Liao
1Department of General Surgery, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730, China.
Objective:
To summarize our experience on the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic serous cystadenoma.
Method:
Data from 20 patients with pancreatic serous cystadenoma in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 1994 to 2004 were analyzed retrospectively.
Results:
Ultrasound test was a good choice for primary diagnosis, while computed tomography scan and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) were better choice for the suspected cases. Most tumors (60%) were located in the body and tail of pancreas. The distal pancreatectomy was the commonest operation procedure. The main complications were pancreatic leakage (35%). The symptoms were resolved after surgical treatment.
Conclusions:
The treatment of pancreatic serous cystadenoma depends on the accurate diagnosis. Ultrasound and computed tomography are useful diagnostic methods. Surgical operation is the treatment of choice. Long-term follow-up has shown satisfactory outcomes if the tumors are resected completely.
Related Concept Videos
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management