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Distal Pancreatectomy
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Distal Pancreatectomy

Carlos H. F. Chan
Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery, pp.377-379
Springer International Publishing
07/08/2017
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44797-1_111

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Abstract

Open distal pancreatectomy is performed for pathology localized to the distal body and/or tail of the pancreas, in cases in which laparoscopic surgery is not feasible. This chapter lists the indications, essential steps, common technical variations, and complications of the procedure. A detailed operative dictation note dictation template is included.
Distal pancreatectomy Pancreatectomy Pancreatic resection Pancreatic tumor

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