16th July 2020

A patient presents with 3 weeks of non-specific weight loss and abdominal pain

A patient presents with 3 weeks of non-specific weight loss and abdominal pain. Bloods are unremarkable aside from a normocytic anaemia. Ultrasound visualisation of the pancreas is inconclusive due to bowel overlying the pancreas. Computed Tomography eventually reveals a 1cm mass in the tail of the pancreas. It is decided by the multidisciplinary team to resect the tumour. Which procedure is most likely to be indicated in this patient? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.