Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with or without Preservation of the Spleen for Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm

Figure 8

(a) and (b) The pancreatic body and tail were separated from the SPV. (c) and (d) The pancreatic body and tail were separated from the SPA. (e) and (f) The spleen was successfully preserved. (g) and (h) The local field was washed thoroughly and the pancreatic stump and vessel walls were checked carefully. SPA, splenic artery; SPV, splenic vein.

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