Laparoscopic enucleation of a nonfunctioning neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas

Yonsei Med J. 2008 Oct 31;49(5):864-8. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2008.49.5.864.

Abstract

Laparoscopic approaches are increasingly used in pancreatic surgery. In the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the pancreas, enucleation is one of the recommended surgery. Although many clinical experiences have reported the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic enucleation of functioning NETs, such as insulinomas, few reports have explored such treatment for non-functioning NETs. Here, we present a case of 70-year old female patient who underwent successful laparoscopic enucleation of a nonfunctioning NET located in the body of the pancreas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / surgery*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography