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

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...

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Main Authors: Peter Nau, W. Scott Melvin, Vimal K. Narula, P. Mark Bloomston, E. Christopher Ellison, Peter Muscarella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/846340