Port-site recurrence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma following laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy

J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Dec;16(12):2294-6. doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-2050-z. Epub 2012 Oct 24.

Abstract

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgical approaches have only recently been applied to pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Discussion: Significant apprehension exists that minimally invasive pancreatic surgery will not lead to equivalent or superior oncologic outcomes compared to traditional surgical approaches. This is the first case report of a port-site recurrence following laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary* / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary* / etiology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / methods*