Article
Robotic-assisted, spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy for a solid pseudopapillary tumour in a pediatric patient: a case report and review of the literature
Journal of Robotic Surgery
(2019)
Abstract
Solid pseudopapillary tumour is a rare carcinoma of the pancreas with low-grade malignant potential that typically presents in females in their third decade. The tumour most commonly occurs in the tail of the pancreas, although any site can be affected. Surgical resection is the standard treatment and offers an excellent prognosis. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery is an emerging technique for the treatment of pancreatic neoplasms. We report a case of a 17-year-old female with acute onset abdominal pain who was found to have a mass in the distal pancreas. A robotic-assisted laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with spleen preservation was successfully performed, its first reported use in a pediatric patient. The patient had an uncomplicated recovery. The robotic approach can be considered for younger patients presenting with a solid pseudopapillary tumour in the distal pancreas.
Keywords
- Children's Health,
- Clinical Research
Disciplines
Publication Date
April, 2019
DOI
10.1007/s11701-018-0835-0
Citation Information
Rajkamal Lalli, Neil Merritt, Christopher M. Schlachta and Andreana Butter. "Robotic-assisted, spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy for a solid pseudopapillary tumour in a pediatric patient: a case report and review of the literature" Journal of Robotic Surgery (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rajkamal-lalli/1/