Propensity score-matched comparison of oncological outcomes between laparoscopic and open distal pancreatic resection.

CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is an acceptable alternative to open distal pancreatectomy with no detriment to survival.
PMID: 29493784 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Raoof M, Ituarte PHG, Woo Y, Warner SG, Singh G, Fong Y, Melstrom L Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research