Robotic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic leiomyosarcoma
WCRJ 2015; 2 (4) : e610
Topic: Surgical oncology
Category: Case report
Abstract
Objective: Primary leiomyosarcoma of the pancreas (PLMS) is an extremely rare tumour. Herein we report the first case of robotic distal pancreatectomy (DP) ever performed so far.
Patiens and Methods: A 73-year-old woman was referred to our Institution after a diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasm was made. She underwent robotic assisted DP.
Results: The patient was discharged to home in the fourth post-operative day. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for smooth muscle markers, with negative expression of epithelial and neural markers, thus confirming the diagnosis of high grade PLMS.
Conclusions: Robotic DP combined good oncological results together with the advantages of minimally access surgery.
Patiens and Methods: A 73-year-old woman was referred to our Institution after a diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasm was made. She underwent robotic assisted DP.
Results: The patient was discharged to home in the fourth post-operative day. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for smooth muscle markers, with negative expression of epithelial and neural markers, thus confirming the diagnosis of high grade PLMS.
Conclusions: Robotic DP combined good oncological results together with the advantages of minimally access surgery.
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Robotic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic leiomyosarcoma
WCRJ 2015; 2 (4) : e610
Publication History
Published online: 17 Dec 2015
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