Enucleation Versus Conventional Pancreatic Resection in Pediatric Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm: A Retrospective Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Outcomes

In brief

This retrospective study compares enucleation versus conventional resection for treating solid pseudopapillary neoplasms in children. Enucleation offers a pancreas-preserving alternative that may better maintain endocrine and exocrine function compared to traditional resection techniques in this rare pediatric tumor.

• Enucleation preserves pancreatic function better than conventional resection in pediatric SPN patients.
• Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare low-grade malignant pancreatic tumor in children.
• Pancreas-preserving enucleation is increasingly preferred over conventional resection for pediatric SPNs.
• Conventional pancreatic resection can severely compromise long-term pancreatic endocrine and exocrine function.
• Comparative outcomes data support enucleation as a viable surgical option for select pediatric SPN cases.

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