Minimally invasive surgical approach versus open procedure for pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Medicine

Published Date: Dec 1, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD) remains one of the most challenging abdominal procedures. Safety and feasibility remain controversial when comparing MIPD with open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of MIPD versus OPD.

Authors

Shunda Wang

Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Ning Shi
Lei You
Menghua Dai
Yupei Zhao

Keywords

Blood Loss, Surgical Blood Transfusion Humans Laparoscopy Length of Stay Pancreaticoduodenectomy Postoperative Complications Surgical Procedures, Operative

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Minimally invasive surgical approach versus open procedure for pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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