Laparoscopic Versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Abstract

LDP is associated with less blood loss and need for blood transfusion, shorter hospital stay, and faster time to initiate adjuvant therapy than ODP for patients with PDAC. Postoperative outcomes and long-term survival are similar between the two groups. LDP appears to be safe in the treatment of patients with PDAC.