Single-access laparoscopic subtotal spleno-pancreatectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Issue 2 (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bracale, Umberto; Lazzara, Fabrizio; Andreuccetti, Jacopo; Stabilini, Cesare; Pignata, Giusto
• Is Part Of: Minimally invasive therapy & allied technologies. Volume 23:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 106
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Interventional radiology -- Periodicals; Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; 617.05
• DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2013.841253
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-5706

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Laparoscopic distal or subtotal pancreatectomy can be performed safely and effectively unless there is a clear reason why not to do so. With the aim of reducing postoperative trauma and improving the cosmesis, single-access laparoscopic surgery has been introduced into daily practice. We report the first case of distal single-access laparoscopic pancreasectomy for an adenocarcinoma. The procedure was carried out in 170 minutes without postoperative complications. Despite some technical difficulties, we think that a single-access laparoscopic approach could be adequate for a pancreatic resection. However, an adequate analysis of cost-effectiveness as well as regarding the reproducibility should be carried out.</p> </abstract>