Laparoscopic versus open pancreatic resection for ductal adenocarcinoma: separate propensity score matching analyses of distal pancreatectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy
Abstract Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading causes of cancer mortality worldwide. Currently, laparoscopic pancreatic resection (LPR) is extensively applied to treat benign and low-grade diseases related to the pancreas. The viability and safety of LPR for PDAC needs to b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08117-8 |