Robotic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy surgery for pancreatic duct stones in children

Robotic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy addresses pancreatic duct stones in pediatric patients with chronic pancreatitis, a rare condition causing recurrent pain and duct obstruction. This minimally invasive approach treats stones that occur in 50-90% of longstanding CP cases, preventing endocrine/exocrine dysfunction and pancreatic atrophy.