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C E Cauley¹, H A Pitt, K M Ziegler

¹Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 535 Barnhill Drive, RT 130D, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

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Background:

Pancreatic enucleation is a less common procedure with limited comparative data against pancreatic resection.
Existing literature suggests enucleation has low operative mortality and preserves pancreatic tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the outcomes of pancreatic enucleation versus pancreatic resection for small pancreatic lesions.
To evaluate operative, short-term, and long-term postoperative results between the two surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

A retrospective analysis of 45 patients undergoing pancreatic enucleation (1998-2010) for small lesions (mean size 2.3 cm).
Patients were matched with 90 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy (38) or distal pancreatectomy (52).
Outcomes were compared using standard statistical analyses, defining serious morbidity per the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.

Main Results:

Enucleation demonstrated significantly shorter operative times (183 vs. 271 min) and lower blood loss (160 vs. 691 ml).
Fewer enucleation patients required ICU monitoring (20% vs. 41%), with less serious morbidity (13% vs. 29%).
Pancreatic endocrine (4% vs. 17%) and exocrine (2% vs. 17%) insufficiency rates were lower with enucleation; 10-year survival was similar.

Conclusions:

Pancreatic enucleation is associated with superior operative and postoperative outcomes compared to pancreatic resection.
Enucleation is a viable and recommended option for small, benign, or premalignant pancreatic lesions when technically feasible.
The procedure offers advantages in terms of reduced complications and preserved pancreatic function.