The spleen preserving resection of the tumor of the body and tail of the pancreas

Objective To evaluate the rationale and feasibility of spleen preserving resection of the tumor of the body and tail of the pancreas without infiltration of spleen or major blood vessels. Methods 14 cases of spleen preserving resection of the tumor of the tumor of the body and tail of the pancreas were analyzed retrospectively. Results The complications developed after operation in 3 cases, all symptoms were disengaged or alleviated greatly, media survival time were 46 months. Conclusion The authors came to the conclusion that spleen preserving resection of the tumor of the body and tail of the pancreas brought minimal invasion, less complications, satisfied survival time; it is a choice of therapy for the tumors of the body and tail of the pancreas without infiltration of spleen or major blood vessels.