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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 3/2005

01-03-2005 | Original article

Laparoscopic assisted duodenopancreatectomy

Authors: C. Staudacher, E. Orsenigo, P. Baccari, S. Di Palo, S. Crippa

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

Background

In the past few years, minimally invasive therapy for pancreatic diseases has made significant strides but the role of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is still controversial.

Methods

Four patients with a mean age of 44 ± 11 years were chosen for a laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy. Pathological diagnoses were ductal adenocarcinoma in one, neuroendocrine tumor in two, and metastatic malignant melanoma in one.

Results

The procedure was laparoscopically completed in all with a mean operating time, blood loss, and hospital stay of 416 ± 77 min, 325 ± 50 ml, and 12 ± 2 days, respectively. There were no complications attributable to this surgery and there were no deaths. The average number of dissected lymph nodes was 26 ± 17 (range 16-47). All the patients remained well at a median follow-up of 4.5 months (range 1-10).

Conclusions

It can be inferred from this small but successful experience that laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy can be considered for the treatment of tumors of the pancreas or periampullary region.
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Metadata
Title
Laparoscopic assisted duodenopancreatectomy
Authors
C. Staudacher
E. Orsenigo
P. Baccari
S. Di Palo
S. Crippa
Publication date
01-03-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-9055-y

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