Open Distal Pancreatectomy
Open Distal Pancreatectomy
Definition
Removal of the body or tail of the pancreas through an incision that allows for direct visualization of the entire surgical field.
Also known as Open 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 |