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Comparative Study
. 2012 Oct-Dec;16(4):552-8.
doi: 10.4293/108680812X13462882736970.

Role of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for solid pseudopapillary tumor

Julien Jarry  1 , Rodolphe Bodin, Thierry Peycru, Manuel Nunez, Denis Collet, Antonio Sa Cunha
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Comparative Study

Role of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for solid pseudopapillary tumor

Julien Jarry et al. JSLS. 2012 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Background: Since the first case report regarding laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (DP) for solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT), few additional articles have been published. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and long-term outcome of the laparoscopic DP based on a series of adult SPT patients.

Methods: In a single-center study, we screened all adult patients undergoing a laparoscopic DP for SPT. Preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were retrospectively analysed and compared to the results of open DP for SPT published in the medical literature.

Results: From April 2000 to June 2010, 5 adult female patients (median age 34 y) underwent a laparoscopic DP for an SPT. No conversion to open surgery was required. The median size of the tumor was 45 mm. The postoperative mortality rate was 0%, and serious complications (Dindo IV) occurred in 2 patients. The postoperative quality of life was not significantly altered by the laparoscopic procedure. At a median follow-up of 60 mo, all patients were alive and without evidence of local recurrence, distant metastasis, diabetes, or exocrine insufficiency.

Conclusion: Laparoscopy may offer an alternative to open surgery in the treatment of SPT of the distal pancreas in adult female patients. The laparoscopic procedure impacts neither the oncologic outcome nor the quality of life. However, due to the risk of postoperative complications, this procedure should be reserved for specialized centers.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Operative view: The distal pancreas has been dissected off the splenic vessels, and the splenic vessels have been divided using a LigaSure Atlas and clips.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Operative view: The distal pancreas is transected with an endoscopic GIA stapler.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Comparison of SF-36 Quality of Life Assessment preoperatively and at 1 mo after surgery.
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