Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for traumatic pancreatic transection.
Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery has been discussed but remains relatively limited to resection for benign disease. Laparoscopic intervention for pancreatic trauma has been documented briefly, and the authors now report a case of traumatic pancreatic transection managed by laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy.
Pediatric Surgery of Idaho, Boise, ID, USA.
Ellen M
EM
Reynolds
Adrian J
AJ
Curnow
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*