This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Surg 2020; 271: 54-66
Published: 5th March 2020
Authors: Nickel F, Haney CM, Kowalewski KF, Probst P, Limen EF, Kalkum E et al.
Conclusion
There were three RCTs including 224 procedures. Laparoscopic procedures took longer (mean extra 95.4 min), but blood loss was less (151ml). All other outcomes, including 90-day mortality were similar.
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