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J Melki¹, J Rivière, N Roullée

¹Clinique chirurgicale, CHRU, Rouen.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)

|June 26, 1993

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Video thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy offers a minimally invasive surgical option for severe pancreatic cancer pain and chronic pancreatitis. This procedure aims to provide longer-lasting pain relief compared to nerve injections or radiotherapy.

Area of Science:

Surgical Oncology
Pain Management
Gastroenterology

Background:

Pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis can cause severe, intractable pain.
Current pain management strategies include nerve blocks and radiotherapy, which may offer limited duration of relief.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the technique of thoracic splanchnicectomy performed under video thoracoscopic control.
To evaluate its potential as a minimally invasive surgical option for managing refractory pain associated with pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis.

Main Methods:

The study describes a surgical technique involving video thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy.
This approach allows for precise targeting of the splanchnic nerves through a minimally invasive approach.

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Main Results:

Thoracic splanchnicectomy under video thoracoscopic control is presented as a less aggressive surgical option.
The procedure is indicated for highly painful forms of pancreatic cancer and certain cases of chronic pancreatitis.

Conclusions:

Video thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy is a promising technique for long-term pain relief in patients with pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis.
It offers a potential advantage over splanchnic nerve injection and radiotherapy in terms of pain management duration.