ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Open near-total pancreatectomy remains the standard treatment for medically unresponsive diffuse Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI). This procedure involves significant postoperative morbidity, prolonged recovery and a high risk of adhesions. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) near-total pancreatectomy in infants with diffuse CHI may reduce these complications but is challenging due to the risk of common bile duct (CBD) injuries. Intraoperative compl...