Higher incidence of pancreatic fistula in laparoscopic gastrectomy. Real-world evidence from a nationwide prospective cohort study

ConclusionThe safety and minimal invasiveness of LDG were confirmed in the present Japanese nationwide survey. However, care must be taken to prevent the formation of pancreatic fistulas with LDG, and further improvements in surgical quality are warranted in this regard.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research