Laparoscopic Near Total Pancreatectomy for Infants with Congenital Hyperinsulinism

1.1. Aim Pancreatic pathology is relatively rare in children. We report a child whounderwent near total laparoscopic pancreatectomy. 1.2. Results An infant underwent near total pancreatectomy for congenitalhyperinsulinism and made an excellent postoperative recovery. 1.3. Conclusion Laparoscopic near total pancreatectomy is feasible, safe andbeneficial for infants with congenital hyperinsulinism. Every attempt should bemade to preserve the spleen during surgery and these children should beimmunized preoperatively to avoid the risk of post-splenectomy sepsis.