Society: SSAT

We present the case of a 67-year-old woman who had two IPMN in the pancreas body (4 and 2 cm) and underwent robotic distal pancreatectomy with spleen preservation. The video's goals are twofold: to demonstrate that, even in the absence of tactile sensation, haptic adaptations combined with a tridimensional view and articulated forceps favor spleen preservation due to possible vessel dissections. Nonetheless, the main meaningful goal is to approach the vessels safely with upfront vascular control and optimize the field exposition for occasional sutures in the event of inadvertent bleeding. The patient had no complications, and the pathology confirmed the presence of IPMNs with free margins.

The iatrogenic cholecystoduodenal fistula is an unusual biliary problem that is best managed by a collaboration of surgeons and gastroenterologists. We present a case report that describes the successful interdisciplinary management of the fistula. From a technical standpoint, we highlight the dynamic use of ICG to identify biliary anatomy and assess for bile leaks, as well as, the consideration of thoughtful dissection through quality tissue planes.

This video demonstrates a patient who presented with a large pancreatic tail mass biopsy proven to be pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and treated with a 4 trocar laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Due to the large size and malignant nature of the lesion, Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) technique was used to ensure a complete resection with radial margin clearance. In a posterior RAMPS, the left adrenal gland and retroperitoneal tissue from the left renal vein to the diaphragm is cleared. Medially, a lymphadenectomy to the left of the celiac and superior mesenteric artery is performed.

This video shows the application of the robotic approach for treatment of chronic pancreatitis in a 39-year-old. Scans showed calcifications in the pancreatic head and compression on the MPD.
After Kocherization of the duodenum severe fibrosis of the hepatoduodenal ligament was encountered. The gastrocolic omentum was divided and the pancreatic neck was transected. Dissection for control of the gastroduodenal artery was then completed. A cholecystectomy was performed and the specimen was removed. A stone was retrieved, followed by reconstruction with a choledochojejunostomy, a pancreaticojejunostomy, and a duodenojejunostomy. The patient tolerated the operation well and discharged on POD 4.

We present a video of a patient with locally advanced pancreatic cancer who underwent a modified Appleby procedure for tumor clearance following neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Technical aspects include Kocher’s maneuver to mobilize the head of pancreas, dissect SMV with tumor involvement, extended lymph nodes clearance for hepatoduodenal ligament, sub-adventitial dissection for CHA and GDA, resection of Gerota’s fascia and reconstruction of PV-SMV. With proper patient selection and preparation, LAPC with celiac axis involvement following neoadjuvant chemotherapy can be safely resected with favorable outcomes.

Kuirong Jiang

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