SynthesisFrontiers in surgery2024
Oncological outcomes in minimally invasive vs. open distal pancreatectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
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- Global research trends and frontier evolution in robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Prognostic Value of a ≥ 1000 μm Posterior Margin After Gerota's Fascia Resection in Distal Pancreatectomy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Robotic distal pancreatectomy using two-surgeon technique (TAKUMI-4): a technical note and initial outcomes.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Article
- Laparoscopic and Open Distal Pancreatectomy-An Initial Single-Institution Experience with a Propensity Score Matching Analysis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Safe Laparoscopic Pancreatectomy in a Patient with Rare Superior Mesenteric Artery-Derived Gastroduodenal Artery: A Case Report and Technical Considerations.Surgical case reports · 2025Article
- Perioperative Clinical Usage of Phellinus Linteus as a Nutraceutical for Non-FOLFIRINOX-Based Postoperative Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resected Pancreatic Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
- Impact of Cirrhosis Outcome Risk Estimator Score on Outcomes Following Pancreatectomy for Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.In vivo (Athens, Greece)Article
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Abstract
Background: Advancements in surgical techniques have improved outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. To date there have been no meta-analyses comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches for distal pancreatectomies (DP) in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to explore the oncological outcomes of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP), robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) and open distal pancreatectomy (ODP). Methods: A systematic search was conducted for studies reporting laparoscopic, robotic or open surgery for DP. Frequentist network meta-analysis of oncological outcomes (overall survival, resection margins, tumor recurrence, examined lymph nodes, administration of adjuvant therapy) were performed. Results: Fifteen studies totalling 9,301 patients were included in the network meta-analysis. 1,946, 605 and 6,750 patients underwent LDP, RDP and ODP respectively. LDP (HR: 0.761, 95% CI: 0.642-0.901, Conclusion: This study highlights the longer OS in both LDP and RDP when compared to ODP for patients with PDAC. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/, PROSPERO (CRD42022336417).
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