Laparoscopic central pancreatectomy is indicated for benign or low malignant potential lesions that are located in the neck or body of the pancreas and cannot be enucleated. The objective is to preserve as much parenchyma as possible, guaranteeing greater pancreatic function (Fig. 1).
We present the case of an 18-year-old male patient with a 44-mm solid pseudopapillary neoplasm in the isthmus-body of the pancreas. This tumor was partially compressing the splenic vein, causing splenomegaly. We performed laparoscopic central pancreatectomy. Oral tolerance was initiated on the first postoperative day, and the patient was discharged on the fifth day.
Diagnosis: pancreatic neoplasm treated with laparoscopic central pancreatectomy.
FundingThe authors have received no specific grants from agencies of the public, private or non-profit sectors.
Conflict of interestsThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.
Please cite this article as: Lozano Nájera A, Martí Cruchaga P, Zozaya Larequi G, Rotellar Sastre F. Pancreatectomía central laparoscópica. Cir Esp. 2022;100:241.
