Background Laparoscopy is widely accepted as a feasible option for distal pancreatectomy.
However, the experience in laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) for pancreatic ductal …

Background Laparoscopic surgery has been performed less frequently in the era of
pancreatic cancer due to technical difficulties and concerns about oncological safety …

Background Presently, the worldwide experience with robotic pancreatic surgery (RPS) is
increasing although widespread adoption remains limited. In this study, we report our initial …

Background Preservation of the spleen in distal pancreatectomy has recently attracted
considerable attention. Our current study aimed in the first instance to define the safety of lap …

Abstract Background Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) account for 1–2% of all
pancreatic neoplasms. Nonfunctioning PNETs (NF-PNETs) account for 60–90% of all …

Background Innovation in surgical devices and improvement in laparoscopic skills have
gradually led to achieve more challenging surgical procedures. Among these demanding …

Pancreatic surgery is a complicated procedure leaving postoperative patients with an
altered gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy and a potential for further surgical complications such …

Background Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is performed to treat tumors of the pancreatic body
and tail. Traditionally, splenectomy is performed with a DP, however, laparoscopic spleen …

Abstract Background The Japanese difficulty scoring system (DSS) was developed to
assess the difficulty of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP). The study aimed to …

Background Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) is generally the treatment of choice
for diseases of the pancreatic body and tail. Most surgeons prefer the spleen-and splenic …