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This illustration depicts pancreatic tumor in the body of the pancreas.
After mobilization of the spleen and the body and tail of the pancreas, the pancreas is divided and the body, tail, tumor and spleen are removed.
This operation is performed to remove tumors of the body and tail of the pancreas. The tail of the pancreas can be removed with the main portion of the organ left intact. This procedure eliminates the need for surgical reconstruction.
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