Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for blunt injury to the pancreas. A case report.
Laparoscopic pancreatic resection has not been reported for traumatic injuries to the pancreas. We present the case of a laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy performed on a 10-year-old boy after he sustained a distal transection of the pancreas due to blunt abdominal trauma. The spleen and its vessels were preserved. The patient was sent home on postoperative day 3 without any postoperative complications. Performing an advanced laparoscopic pancreatic procedure is feasible, in the trauma setting, particularly in children.
Sayad
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Department of Laparoscopic Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA.
Cacchione
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Ferzli
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*