Open Distal Pancreatectomy

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Abstract

While lesions at the tail of the pancreas may be benign or malignant, they often require resection. When performing a distal pancreatectomy, one can preserve the spleen or perform a combined distal pancreatectomy/spleenectomy. Preservation of the spleen is more technically challenging. One common complication is leak from the transected pancreatic duct. This chapter discusses an open distal pancreatectomy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCommon Surgeries Made Easy
Subtitle of host publicationA Quick Guide for Residents and Medical Students
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages161-164
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783030413507
ISBN (Print)9783030413491
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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