Robotic Enucleation of Pancreatic Head Insulinomas in Close Proximity to the Pancreatic Duct.


Journal

Annals of surgical oncology
ISSN: 1534-4681
Titre abrégé: Ann Surg Oncol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9420840

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
28 Nov 2023
Historique:
received: 29 08 2023
accepted: 02 11 2023
medline: 29 11 2023
pubmed: 29 11 2023
entrez: 28 11 2023
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Insulinomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors for which the main curative treatment is surgical resection. Enucleation is preferred over pancreatoduodenectomy to minimize morbidity and function loss. The video describes the presentation, diagnostic imaging, and technical aspects of the surgical approach in two patients with pancreatic head insulinomas that underwent robotic enucleation. Case one was a 76-year-old woman who experienced syncope for 2 months. Case two was a 61-year-old man, previously treated for renal cancer, who had documented hypoglycemic symptoms. Computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a 1.5 cm and 1.2 cm pancreatic head mass, respectively. Both patients presented with low glucose levels, and elevated C-peptide and proinsulin. In both cases, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and pancreatic duct stent placement were performed the same day of surgery for intraoperative identification and preservation of the duct. Robotic enucleation of the masses was performed, and an ultrasound was used to identify the masses and relation with main pancreatic duct. Pathology revealed a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor in both cases. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, and they were discharged on day 5. Successful resolution of hypoglycemic events occurred in both patients. Robotic enucleation is a safe and feasible option for treating pancreatic head tumors in challenging locations. Intraoperative ultrasound is an essential tool for the successful robotic enucleation of pancreatic head tumors.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Insulinomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors for which the main curative treatment is surgical resection. Enucleation is preferred over pancreatoduodenectomy to minimize morbidity and function loss.
PATIENTS AND METHODS METHODS
The video describes the presentation, diagnostic imaging, and technical aspects of the surgical approach in two patients with pancreatic head insulinomas that underwent robotic enucleation.
RESULTS RESULTS
Case one was a 76-year-old woman who experienced syncope for 2 months. Case two was a 61-year-old man, previously treated for renal cancer, who had documented hypoglycemic symptoms. Computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a 1.5 cm and 1.2 cm pancreatic head mass, respectively. Both patients presented with low glucose levels, and elevated C-peptide and proinsulin. In both cases, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and pancreatic duct stent placement were performed the same day of surgery for intraoperative identification and preservation of the duct. Robotic enucleation of the masses was performed, and an ultrasound was used to identify the masses and relation with main pancreatic duct. Pathology revealed a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor in both cases. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, and they were discharged on day 5. Successful resolution of hypoglycemic events occurred in both patients.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Robotic enucleation is a safe and feasible option for treating pancreatic head tumors in challenging locations. Intraoperative ultrasound is an essential tool for the successful robotic enucleation of pancreatic head tumors.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38017126
doi: 10.1245/s10434-023-14627-5
pii: 10.1245/s10434-023-14627-5
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Informations de copyright

© 2023. Society of Surgical Oncology.

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Auteurs

Patricio M Polanco (PM)

Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. patricio.polanco@utsouthwestern.edu.

John D Karalis (JD)

Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

Andres A Abreu (AA)

Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

Joshua Weis (J)

Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

Herbert J Zeh (HJ)

Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

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