Abstract
Low grade tumors located in the neck of the pancreas present a unique surgical challenge. Subtotal pancreatectomy results in significant loss of pancreatic gland and function, while pancreaticoduodenectomy may be too aggressive for these lesions. We present a case of a patient with a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor in the neck of the pancreas who underwent a central pancreatectomy with pancreaticogastrostomy reconstruction. Patient selection and technical aspects of the procedure are described. The decision to perform a central pancreatectomy should not be made lightly as complications are frequent. Careful patient selection is imperative.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 828-830 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of surgery |
Volume | 219 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Central pancreatectomy
- Parenchymal sparing resection
- Surgical video
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery