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Case Reports
. 2023 Mar 28;2023(3):rjad145.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjad145. eCollection 2023 Mar.

Robotic-assisted distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy in a paediatric patient for solid pseudopapillary tumour

William Sergi  1 , Norma Depalma  1 , Tiziana Marchese  1 , Farshad Manoochehri  1 , Stefano D'Ugo  1 , Stefano Garritano  1 , Ivan Botrugno  1 , Ambra Chiappini  1 , Annarita Libia  1 , Carlo Olla Atzeni  2 , Elisa Stasi  3 , Marcello G Spampinato  1
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Case Reports

Robotic-assisted distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy in a paediatric patient for solid pseudopapillary tumour

William Sergi et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

Solid pseudopapillary tumour is a rare low-grade malignant potential carcinoma of the pancreas that typically occurs in females in their third decade. It most commonly occurs in the tail of the pancreas, although any site can be affected. Surgical resection is the standard treatment and offers an excellent prognosis. We report a case of a 17-year-old female with an acute onset abdominal pain and a radiological diagnosis of a cystic lesion in the distal pancreas. A robotic-assisted distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed. Robotic-assisted surgery is an emerging technique for the treatment of pancreatic neoplasms. This approach can be considered for younger patients, thanks to the potential advantages of the robotic Da Vinci Xi System.

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Figure 1
Pre-operative imaging.
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Figure 2
Placement of trocars. The ports for the camera (C), robotic arms (R1–R3) and the assistant port (A) are shown.
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