Central pancreatectomy:a new technique for resection of selected pancreatic tumors

BACKGROUND:Pancreatic tumors located in the neck region usually require pancreaticoduodenectomy or splenopancreatectomy.For small benign tumors enucleation is not usually feasible due to their size and localization;then pancreatectomy is often needed.Central pancreatectomy consists of a limited rese...

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Published in:Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international 2009-02, Vol.8 (1), p.93-96
Main Authors: Shah, Omar J, Robbani, Irfan, Nazir, Parvez, Khan, Athar B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma, Islet Cell - pathology
Adenoma, Islet Cell - surgery
Adult
benign
Biopsy
central
Cystadenoma - pathology
Cystadenoma - surgery
Echinococcosis - pathology
Echinococcosis - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
low-grade
Male
malignant
Pancreas - pathology
Pancreas - surgery
pancreatectomy
Pancreatectomy - methods
pancreatic
Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms - surgery
Postoperative Complications
tumor
tumors
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Summary:BACKGROUND:Pancreatic tumors located in the neck region usually require pancreaticoduodenectomy or splenopancreatectomy.For small benign tumors enucleation is not usually feasible due to their size and localization;then pancreatectomy is often needed.Central pancreatectomy consists of a limited resection of the midportion of the pancreas and can be offered in benign and low-grade malignant tumors of the neck of the pancreas.The study aimed to evaluate whether central pancreatectomy has a place in pancreatic surgery. METHODS:In this study,which covered a period of 14 months,we performed central pancreatectomy in four selected patients.Preoperative evaluation and operative frozen section biopsy in indicated cases allowed proper selection for the procedure.Operative details,complications and follow-up were recorded. RESULTS:Four patients,two with serous cystadenoma,and one with an islet cell tumor,and one with a hydatid cyst, were identified for the procedure.The mean tumor size was 3 cm,the mean operative time was 217.5 minutes,and the mean blood loss was 382.5 ml.There was no morbidity or mortality in this series.No endocrine or exocrine deficiency was observed in any patient during a mean follow-up of 22.7 months. CONCLUSIONS:Central pancreatectomy is a procedure that offers excellent results in benign and low-grade malignant tumors.It preserves functional elements(endocrine and exocrine)of the pancreas and also eliminates the infective and hematological effects of splenectomy.Thus,central pancreatectomy should be included in the armamentarium of pancreatic surgery,and in order to obtain good results,proper indications and adequate experience are recommended.
ISSN:1499-3872