HPB

Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenectomy

DISTAL PANCREATECTOMY WITH SPLENECTOMY

Indication: Carcinoma of the body or tail of the pancreas, or benign/low-malignant-potential pancreatic lesions in the body/tail (IPMN, mucinous cystic neoplasm). Spleen usually removed en-bloc to achieve adequate oncological clearance of the splenic hilum nodes.

Patient Position: Supine (or right lateral for laparoscopic approach).

Anaesthesia: General.

Prophylactic Antibiotics: Per protocol.

Incision: Midline laparotomy or laparoscopic approach.

Procedure:
1. Abdomen entered and explored. Metastatic disease excluded.