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Propensity score‐matched analysis of early outcomes after laparoscopic‐assisted versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy

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Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a feasible option for periampullary tumours. However, it remains a complex procedure with no proven advantages over open PD (OPD). The aim of the study… Click to show full abstract

Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a feasible option for periampullary tumours. However, it remains a complex procedure with no proven advantages over open PD (OPD). The aim of the study was to compare the outcomes between laparoscopic‐assisted PD (LAPD) and OPD using a propensity score‐matched analysis.

Keywords: outcomes laparoscopic; matched analysis; score matched; pancreaticoduodenectomy; propensity score; laparoscopic assisted

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2019

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