Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomies

Advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques have led to a growth in the number of pancreatic procedures for pancreatic surgeries. Laparoscopic pancreatic resections have been performed in patients with a variety of diseases as well as certain types of cancers.

Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies can be performed both with and without splenectomy.

Laparoscopic Resection

Liver Cancer Surgeon

The Laparoscopic Procedure

What Conditions is Laparoscopic Procedure Used to Treat?
Indications for a Laparoscopic Procedure include:

Primary tumors on the liver
Secondary tumors on the liver
Pancreatic tumors

Why should I have the procedure performed at St. Joseph's?
We can perform this procedure both with or without splenectomy:

Reduced postoperative pain
Shorter hospital stay
Quicker recovery to normal activity
Better cosmetic appearances

Learn More About Pancreatic Cancer »

Learn More About the whipple procedure »

Laparoscopic Surgery

Liver Cancer Surgeon

The Laparoscopic Procedure