Laparoscopic-Assisted Versus Open Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation: A Case-Matched Study of Pediatric Patients

Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) are a potential treatment for children with severe, refractory chronic pancreatitis. A laparoscopic-assisted approach provides a smaller incision and excellent visualization of the distal pancreas and spleen during resection. A minimally-invasive approach has proven advantageous for other pediatric procedures, but its value is unknown for this rare operation. This retrospective review compares outcomes between patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted versus open TPIAT.

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Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Megan Berger, Melena D. Bellin, Varvara Kirchner, Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, Srinath Chinnakotla Tags: Operative Techniques Source Type: research