Considerations in laparoscopic resection of giant pancreatic cystic neoplasms

Conclusion: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is feasible in patients with GPCN and offers the all the short-term benefits, namely lesser pain, no wound infections, early return of bowel activity, early return to orals and early discharge and early return to work. Splenectomy was required in all patients because of splenic vein thrombosis and portal hypertension in three and for technical reasons in the rest.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research