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Robotic Surgery Pinpoints Rare Pancreas Tumor
1 Feb
Summary
- Robotic surgery used for a rare 1.3 cm pancreatic tumor.
- Advanced imaging located the elusive tumor after initial tests failed.
- Patient's blood sugar normalized post-robotic surgery removal.
A 60-year-old woman received life-changing treatment for a rare pancreatic tumor known as insulinoma at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani. The condition caused persistent low blood sugar and frequent loss of consciousness, significantly impacting her health.
Initial investigations, including contrast CT and PET scans, failed to identify the tumor's cause. A subsequent round of specialized blood tests measuring insulin and C-peptide levels, alongside a targeted endoscopic ultrasound, was crucial in locating the small, elusive mass.
The tumor measured 1.3 cm and was situated at the neck of the pancreas. To ensure precision and safety, surgeons employed a state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgical approach. This included robotic intraoperative ultrasound, which allowed for exact localization before removal.
The surgical intervention proved successful, leading to the normalization of the patient's blood sugar levels shortly after the procedure. Experts highlighted that locating insulinomas, especially small ones, is exceptionally challenging, underscoring the success of the advanced diagnostic and surgical methods used.
