Fistula risk score ‐adjusted comparison of postoperative pancreatic fistula following laparoscopic vs open pancreatoduodenectomy

ConclusionDespite a higher risk score in the LPD group, the CR ‐POPF was similar following both procedures in the unadjusted and FRS‐risk‐adjusted comparisons. The CR‐POPF was more significantly affected by patient risk factors such as the soft pancreas and small pancreatic duct.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery - November 30, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Boram Lee, Yoo ‐Seok Yoon, Chang Moo Kang, Munseok Choi, Jun Suh Lee, Ho Kyoung Hwang, Jai Young Cho, Woo Jung Lee, Ho‐Seong Han Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research