Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for blunt injury to the pancreas. A case report.

Laparoscopic pancreatic resection has not been reported for traumatic injuries to the pancreas. We present the case of a laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy performed on a 10-year-old boy after he sustained a distal transection of the pancreas due to blunt abdominal trauma. The spleen and its vessels were preserved. The patient was sent home on postoperative day 3 without any postoperative complications. Performing an advanced laparoscopic pancreatic procedure is feasible, in the trauma setting, particularly in children.