Comparison of outcomes with stapler versus hand-sewn closure of the pancreatic stump following minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy: a retrospective cohort study

Background:. Pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy is a common and potentially lethal complication. The optimal closure method for the pancreatic remnant during minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MDP) remains unclear. Methods:. Data of consecutive patients who underwent MDP in our in...

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Main Authors: Tao Qian, Kaiquan Huang, Wen Chen, Xueli Bai, Shunliang Gao, Yan Shen, Min Zhang, Jian Wu, Jun Yu, Tao Ma, Tingbo Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Pancreatology
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/JP9.0000000000000138