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Observational studySurgical endoscopy2023

Minimally invasive vessel-preservation spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy-how I do it, tips and tricks and clinical results.

Mohammad Abu Hilal, Lúcia Carvalho, Tess M E van Ramshorst, Marco Ramera

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Observational study in Surgical endoscopy, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Mohammad Abu HilalDepartment of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy. abuhilal9@gmail.com.
Lúcia CarvalhoDepartment of Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Entre O Douro E Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
Tess M E van RamshorstDepartment of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy.
Marco RameraDepartment of General Surgery, Istituto Ospedaliero Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundMinimally invasive spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) has emerged as a parenchyma-preserving approach and has become the standard treatment for pancreatic benign and low-grade malignant lesions. Nevertheless, minimally invasive SPDP is still technically challenging, especially when vessel preservation is intended. This study aims to describe the technique and outcomes of laparoscopic (LSPDP) and robot-assisted spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (RSPDP) with intended vessel preservation, highlighting the important tips and tricks to overcome technical obstacles and optimize surgical outcomes.

methodsA retrospective observational study of consecutive patients undergoing LSPDP and RSPDP with intended vessel preservation by a single surgeon in two different centers. A video demonstrating both surgical techniques is attached.

resultsA total of 50 patients who underwent minimally invasive SPDP were included of which 88% underwent LSPDP and 12% RSPDP. Splenic vessels were preserved in 37 patients (74%) while a salvage vessel-resecting technique was performed in 13 patients (26%). The average surgery time was 178 ± 74 min for the vessel-preserving and 188 ± 57 for the vessel-resecting technique (p = 0.706) with an estimated blood loss of 100 mL in both groups (p = 0.663). The overall complication rate was 46% (n = 23) with major complications (Clavien Dindo ≥ III) observed in 14% (n = 7) of the patients. No conversions occurred. The median length of hospital stay was 4 days.

conclusionThis study presented the results after minimally invasive SPDP with intended vessel preservation by a highly experienced pancreatic surgeon. It provided tips and tricks to successfully accomplish a minimally invasive SPDP, which can contribute to quick patient rehabilitation and optimal postoperative results.

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LaparoscopyPancreatic NeoplasmsHumansPancreasPancreatectomyPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSpleenSuccinimidesTreatment OutcomeN-succinimidyl 3-(2-pyridyldithio)propionateSuccinimidesDistal pancreatectomyLaparoscopic pancreatic surgeryLaparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomyRobotic surgerySpleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy

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PMID37351643
PMCPMC10462519

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