Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Conservation: An Operation without Increased Morbidity

Peter Nau; W. Scott Melvin; Vimal K Narula; P. Mark Bloomston; E. Christopher Ellison; Peter Muscarella

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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Conservation: An Operation without Increased Morbidity

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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Conservation: An Operation without Increased Morbidity

Peter Nau, W. Scott Melvin, Vimal K Narula, P. Mark Bloomston, E. Christopher Ellison and Peter Muscarella

Gastroenterology research and practice, Vol.2009, pp.846340-5

11/16/2009

DOI: 10.1155/2009/846340

PMCID: PMC2798083

PMID: 20049337

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Abstract

Objectives. The advent of minimally invasive techniques was marked by a paradigm shift towards the use of laparoscopy for benign distal pancreatic masses. Herein we describe one center's experience with laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed for all distal pancreatectomies completed laparoscopically from 1999 to 2009. Outcomes from those cases completed with a concurrent splenectomy were compared to the spleen-preserving procedures. Results. Twenty-four patients underwent laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Seven had spleen-conserving operations. There was no difference in the mean estimated blood loss (316 versus 285 mL, P=.5) or operative time (179 versus 170 minutes, P=.9). The mean tumor size was not significantly different (3.1 versus 2.2 cm, P=.9). There was no difference in the average hospital stay (7.1 versus 7.0 days, P=.7). Complications in the spleen-preserving group included one iatrogenic colon injury, two pancreatic fistulas, and two cases of iatrogenic diabetes. In the splenectomy group, two developed respiratory failure, three acquired iatrogenic diabetes, and two suffered pancreatic fistulas (71% versus 41% , P=.4). Conclusions. The laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is a safe operation with a low morbidity. Splenic conservation does not significantly increase the morbidity of the procedure.

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Title: Subtitle: Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Conservation: An Operation without Increased Morbidity
Creators: Peter Nau - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
W. Scott Melvin - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
Vimal K Narula - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
P. Mark Bloomston - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
E. Christopher Ellison - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
Peter Muscarella - Department of SurgeryThe Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, OH 43210-1228USAosu.edu
Contributors: Stanley Ashley (Editor)
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Gastroenterology research and practice, Vol.2009, pp.846340-5
DOI: 10.1155/2009/846340
PMID: 20049337
PMCID: PMC2798083
NLM abbreviation: Gastroenterol Res Pract
ISSN: 1687-6121
eISSN: 1687-630X
Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Language: English
Date published: 11/16/2009
Academic Unit: Surgery
Record Identifier: 9984051512302771

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