Surgeon with laparoscope Institute of Laparoscopy Shreveport, Louisiana  318-221-4755
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  Pancreatic tumors (Tumors both malignant or benign located in tail of pancreas)
  Treatment goals
 

Remove tumor with pancreas around it. Uaually requires removing the spleen as well.

  Treatment
 
Remove tail of pancreas and spleen.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.

  Length of hospital stay
 
2-3 days
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Bleeding or infection.