Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy
Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy
Definition
Endoscopic or robotic-assisted removal of the body or tail of the pancreas through small incisions.
Also known as Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreas | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |