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© 2019, The Author(s). Background: The laparoscopic approach in distal pancreatectomy is associated with higher rates of splenic preservation compared to open surgery. Although favorable postoperative short-term outcomes have been reported in open spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy when compared to distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy, it is unclear whether this observation applies to the laparoscopic approach. The aim of this study is to compare laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (LSPDP) with laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (LDPS). Study design: This is a UK wide, propensity score-matched study, including patients who underwent LSPDP or LDPS between 2006 and 2016. Short-term outcomes were compared between LSPDP and LDPS according to intention to treat. Additionally, risk factors for unplanned splenectomy were explored. Results: A total of 456 patients were included from eleven centers (229 LSPDP and 227 LDPS). We were able to match 173 LSPDP cases to 173 LDPS cases, according to intention to treat. No differences were seen in postoperative morbidity between the groups. The only identified risk factor for unplanned splenectomy was tumor size ≥ 30 mm. Conclusions: Preserving the spleen during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is not associated with a lower postoperative morbidity compared to sacrificing the spleen. Tumor size is a risk factor for unplanned splenectomy.
Author(s): Moekotte AL, Lof S, White SA, Marudanayagam R, Al-Sarireh B, Rahman S, Soonawalla Z, Deakin M, Aroori S, Ammori B, Gomez D, Marangoni G, Abu Hilal M
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Surgical Endoscopy
Year: 2020
Volume: 34
Pages: 1301–1309
Print publication date: 01/03/2020
Online publication date: 24/06/2019
Acceptance date: 06/06/2019
Date deposited: 15/07/2019
ISSN (print): 0930-2794
ISSN (electronic): 1432-2218
Publisher: Springer
URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-019-06901-z
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06901-z
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