Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy Holds Its Own in Short-Term Outcomes for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers compared laparoscopic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The study found that, despite longer operative times, laparoscopic procedures led to less blood loss. Both groups had similar 90-day mortality, rates of complications, and postoperative length of stay. The results suggest that laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, when performed by experienced surgeons in specialized institutions, yields comparable short-term outcomes to open surgery for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.