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Effect of laparoscopic versus open distal pancreatectomy on recurrence-free survival in patients with left-sided pancreatic cancer: a randomized controlled trial

25 February 2026
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BJS Academy
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BJS Foundation Limited
London, UK
Liu C, Cheng H, Wang M, Cai Y, Jiang C, Tang L et al.
Ann Surg 2025; 282: 930-938.
Some 306 patients were included, and there were no significant differences in median recurrence-free survival, R0 resection rate, lymph node retrieval, and complication rates between groups.
Comment: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for cancer seems safe and feasible, with oncological equivalence to open surgery
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