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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2026

Comparative outcomes of laparoscopic

Muhammad Kalim, Marria Sarwar, Syed Saad Ali Chishti, Muharram Ali, Saqib Qayyum, Jawad Ahmed, Murk Memon, Elham Shenawa

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Muhammad KalimDepartment of General Surgery, MTI Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar 25000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Marria SarwarDepartment of Surgery, Federal Medical and Dental College, Islamabad 44080, Pakistan.
Syed Saad Ali ChishtiDepartment of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin D09 V2N0, Ireland.
Muharram AliDepartment of Surgery, Chandka Medical College Hospital, Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana 77150, Sindh, Pakistan.
Saqib QayyumConsultant General and Vascular Surgeon, Al-Khidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi 46000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Jawad AhmedDepartment of General Surgery, Mayo Hospital, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Murk MemonDepartment of General Surgery, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, People's University of Medical and Health Sciences, Karachi 75300, Sindh, Pakistan.
Elham ShenawaDepartment of Oncology, Balkh University, Balkh 1702, Afghanistan. eshenawa@gmail.com.

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backgroundPancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) represents the standard surgical approach for resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); however, its high morbidity has prompted the exploration of minimally invasive alternatives. While laparoscopic PD (LPD) has demonstrated promise, evidence comparing LPD and open PD (OPD) in early-stage PDAC remains limited.

aimTo compare the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of LPD and OPD in patients with early-stage PDAC.

methodsThis retrospective propensity-matched analysis included 100 patients with stage I-II PDAC who underwent curative PD between January 2022 and December 2024. Patients were matched 1:1 for age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and tumor stage. Perioperative outcomes assessed included operative time, blood loss, transfusion rate, hospital stay, complications (overall, severe, pancreatic fistula, delayed gastric emptying, wound infection, intra-abdominal abscess, bile leak, pulmonary complications, and sepsis), and enhanced recovery after surgery metrics (time to mobilization, oral intake, and pain scores). Oncologic outcomes included lymph node yield, R0 resection rate, recurrence-free survival, and overall survival (OS).

resultsCompared with OPD, LPD was associated with reduced intraoperative blood loss [median 170 mL (interquartile range: 130-220 mL)

conclusionLPD offers perioperative benefits, including reduced blood loss, fewer transfusions, shorter hospital stays, and improved recovery metrics, without compromising oncologic outcomes in early-stage PDAC. These findings support its selective use in high-volume centers with experienced surgeons, promoting faster recovery while maintaining long-term efficacy.

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Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomyMinimally invasive surgeryOncologic outcomesOpen pancreaticoduodenectomyPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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