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Robotic subtotal pancreatectomy for multifocal neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas

bmjcr · 2026-06-15 · canonical JSON source

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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) are rare and can be difficult to manage due to their variable presentations. Surgical resection remains the standard treatment for symptom control and reduced risk of recurrence. Minimally invasive robotic surgery has become an alternative to open approaches due to its enhanced three-dimensional visualisation and precision. Most documented cases, however, involve solitary tumours or multifocal disease in patients with genetic syndromes such as MEN-1. We present the case of a woman in her 20s who underwent robotic subtotal pancreatectomy for multifocal pNETs, without evidence of an underlying genetic syndrome. After an uneventful postoperative recovery, the patient was discharged home on day 3. This case contributes to the limited descriptive literature on the presentation and surgical management of sporadic insulinomas.