The role of intraoperative ultrasound in pancreatic enucleation for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

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Introduction: Pancreatic enucleation is an extreme pancreatic sparing procedure, characterized by the absence of dissection and reconstruction, minimal blood loss, but high rates of postoperative pancreatic fistula. Pancreatic enucleation is indicated for the treatment of insulinomas as well as small non-functioning pNETs. Intraoperative ultrasound is an essential tool for pancreatic enucleation.

Aim(s): This study aimed to review the role of intra-operative ultrasound in the surgical practice of pancreatic enucleation for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Materials and methods: Electronic databases were searched with the appropriate search terms for the time period up to and including November 2020. Manuscripts providing evidence on the role of intraoperative ultrasound in the guidance of pancreatic enucleation in pNETs met inclusion criteria.

Conference: 18th Annual ENETS Concerence (2021)

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Authors: Yiannakopoulou E,

Keywords: pancreatic enucleation, intraoperative ultrasound,