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Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas
Yunqiang Cai1, Bing Peng, Gang Mai
1Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Purpose:
Solid-pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) of pancreas is a rare entity with a low malignant potential. We aimed to identify the safety and the feasibility of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for SPT.
Methods:
From May 2008 to August 2011, we performed 4 cases of laparoscopic, spleen-preserving, distal pancreatectomies for patients with SPT. We retrospectively collected the demographic characteristics, operative and postoperative details, and follow-up outcomes of the patients.
Results:
Three female patients and 1 male patient with SPT underwent laparoscopic, spleen-preserving, distal pancreatectomy. The average operating time was 200 minutes. The average blood loss was 90 mL. The postoperative course of these patients was uneventful. All patients were followed-up and no local recurrence or metastasis was found.
Conclusions:
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for patients with SPT is safe and feasible, with preferable operative outcomes, long-term tumor-free survival, and high spleen-preserving rate.
