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ArticleJournal of minimal access surgery

Short- and long-term outcomes after minimally invasive versus open spleen-saving distal pancreatectomies.

Madeline Chee, Chuan-Yaw Lee, Ser-Yee Lee, London L P J Ooi, Alexander Y F Chung, Chung-Yip Chan, Brian K P Goh

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Madeline CheeDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Chuan-Yaw LeeDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Ser-Yee LeeDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Duke-Nus Medical School, Singapore.
London L P J OoiDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Duke-Nus Medical School, Singapore.
Alexander Y F ChungDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Duke-Nus Medical School, Singapore.
Chung-Yip ChanDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Duke-Nus Medical School, Singapore.
Brian K P GohDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital; Duke-Nus Medical School, Singapore.
Singapore General Hospital · SGDuke-NUS Medical School · SG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis study aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes of patients who underwent minimally invasive spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (MI-SPDP) versus open surgery SPDP (O-SPDP). It also aimed to determine the long-term vascular patency after spleen-saving vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomies (SSVDPs).

methodsA retrospective review of 74 patients who underwent successful SPDP and met the study criteria was performed. Of these, 67 (90.5%) patients underwent SSVDP, of which 38 patients (21 open, 17 MIS) had adequate long-term post-operative follow-up imaging to determine vascular patency.

resultsFifty-one patients underwent open SPDP, whereas 23 patients underwent minimally invasive SPDP, out of which 10 (43.5%) were laparoscopic and 13 (56.5%) were robotic. Patients who underwent MI-SPDP had significantly longer operative time (307.5 vs. 162.5 min, P = 0.001) but shorter hospital stay (5 vs. 7 days, P = 0.021) and lower median blood loss (100 vs. 200 cc, P = 0.046) compared to that of O-SPDP. Minimally-invasive spleen-saving vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy (MI-SSVDP) was associated with poorer long-term splenic vein patency rates compared to O-SSVDP (P = 0.048). This was particularly with respect to partial occlusion of the splenic vein, and there was no significant difference between the complete splenic vein occlusion rates between the MIS group and open group (29.4% vs. 28.6%, P = 0.954). The operative time was statistically significantly longer in patients who underwent robotic surgery versus laparoscopic surgery (330 vs. 173 min, P = 0.008).

conclusionAdoption of MI-spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) is safe and feasible. MI-SPDP is associated with a shorter hospital stay, lower blood loss but longer operation time compared to O-SPDP. In the present study, MI-SSVDP was associated with poorer long-term splenic vein patency rates compared to O-SSVDP.

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Laparoscopic pancreatectomypatencyrobotic pancreatectomyspleen-saving pancreatectomysplenic vessels

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PMID33885021
PMCPMC8830561
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