Objective: To explore the diagnosis and surgical treatment for pancreatic vasoactive intestine polypeptide tumor (VIPoma).
Methods: Clinical data of 7 patients with VIPoma from Xiangya Hospital, Central South University between January 1990 and July 2011 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.
Results: The different operation modes were selected according to the location of VIPomas, and the postoperative symptoms of all 7 patients were gradually relieved and cured. The follow up showed that life spans of the above-mentioned patients were 3-6 years.
Conclusion: The incidence of pancreatic VIPoma is low but it is easy to misdiagnose. The excision for the tumor is the most effective therapy. Combining with somatostatin, intervention and other effective strategies, the life quality of patients can be improved and long-term survival may be achieved.