Laparoscopic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy (LEOPARD-2): A multicenter patient-blinded, randomized controlled trial

Objectives Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) may improve postoperative recovery but concerns exist regarding increased pancreatic fistula rates and, in low-volume centers, increased mortality . In the Netherlands, LPD was introduced within the LAELAPS-2 training program (114 LPDs, 3.5% 90-day mortality), followed by a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jony van Hilst, Thijs de Rooij, Koop Bosscha, David Brinkman, Susan van Dieren, Marcel Dijkgraaf, Michael Gerhards, Ignace de Hingh, Tom Karsten, Daan Lips, Misha Luyer, Olivier Busch, Sebastiaan Festen, Marc Besselink Tags: Session 4. Surgical issues of pancreatic tumor resection - free papers Source Type: research