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Robotic Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy: The Warshaw and Kimura Techniques
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Laparoscopic spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy
Ho-Seong Han1, Yoo-Seok Yoon1, Seong Uk Kwon1
1Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Sungnam, Korea.
Journal of Visualized Surgery
|October 29, 2017
Summary
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is standard for pancreatic tumors. This technique demonstrates spleen and splenic vessel preservation during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, a complex but achievable procedure.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgery, particularly laparoscopic approaches, is increasingly utilized in abdominal surgery.
- Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is established for benign or borderline malignant tumors of the pancreatic body and tail.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the technique for laparoscopic spleen and splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomy.
- To highlight the feasibility of a technically demanding minimally invasive procedure.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the surgical steps involved in laparoscopic spleen and splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomy.
- Multimedia presentation of the operative technique.
Main Results:
- Successful execution of laparoscopic spleen and splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomy.
- Highlights the technical aspects and potential challenges of the procedure.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic spleen and splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomy is a technically demanding but feasible operation.
- This technique offers a minimally invasive option for distal pancreatectomy while preserving vital structures.
Keywords:
Spleen and splenic vessel preserving distal pancreatectomylaparoscopyminimal invasive pancreatic surgery
