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Treatment of Middle-segment Pancreatic Benign Tumor Using Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with End-to-end Pancreatic Duct Reconstruction
Published on: January 2, 2026
Management of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas
1Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. tsengj@ummhc.org
Abstract:
Serous cystadenoma of the pancreas is a diagnosis being entertained with increasing frequency. The histopathologic findings, diagnostic strategy, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategy of these generally benign but sometimes symptomatic lesions are discussed. Based on the available case series, surgical resection should be considered in good-risk patients with symptomatic tumors, with tumors at least 4 cm in maximum diameter, or in whom a more worrisome diagnosis cannot be excluded.
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