Preservation or Ligation of Splenic Vessels During Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy: A Meta-Analysis

Purpose/aim: Spleen preservation distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) can be achieved by either splenic vessel preservation distal pancreatectomy (SVP-DP) or Warshaw technique (WT). Although studies comparing SVP-DP with WT have been reported, controversies exist. The aim of our study is to assess and compa...

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Main Authors: Bing-Qi Li, Yi-Xian Qiao, Jing Li, Wen-Qiang Yang, Jun-Chao Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2018.1449918