Minimally invasive surgery of pancreatic cancer: Feasibility and rationale

Dirk Bausch, Tobias Keck

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Abstract

Minimally invasive pancreatic procedures, in particular minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy, are amongst the most technically challenging procedures in general surgery. Accordingly, a high number of cases is required to master the procedures. Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery is well established for benign and premalignant lesions of the pancreas. Borderline resectable tumors with infiltration of the portal vein are also resected minimally invasively in specialized centers with appropriate expertise. Retrospective and registry studies demonstrate an equivalent long-term survival compared to conventional surgery. Perioperative morbidity and mortality are also equivalent, whereas minimally invasive surgery significantly reduces hospital stay. We expect more widespread use of minimally invasive pancreatic procedures in large centers.

Original languageEnglish
JournalVisceral Medicine
Volume34
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)440-443
Number of pages4
ISSN2297-4725
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.12.2018

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)

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