Laparoscopic Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) Technique: Toward the Standardization of the Technique (With Video)

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020 Aug;30(4):e23. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000798.

Abstract

Laparoscopic left pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer has increased worldwide over the last decade. However, this procedure is technically challenging compared with traditional laparoscopic left pancreatectomy and still needs to be better standardized. On this video, we describe the standardization of the technique at our center, highlighting some technical tips and tricks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatectomy / methods*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Splenectomy / methods*