Resection of the Splenic Vessels during Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy Is Safe and Does Not Compromise Preservation of the Distal Pancreas

Laparoscopic central pancreatectomy with splenic vessel resection is a safe technical modification of central pancreatectomy that does not prevent preservation of the distal pancreas and does not influence postoperative pancreatic fistula or endocrine insufficiency. Furthermore, it could reduce the risk of postpancreatectomy hemorrhage.