Minimally Invasive Surgery Shows Promise for Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

A retrospective study compared minimally invasive (MIS) and open surgery for treating small intestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms. Out of 65 patients, 54% underwent MIS and 46% underwent open surgery. The study found no significant difference in the frequency of successful resections or the number of lymph nodes removed between the two groups. However, a post-operative paralytic ileus occurred more frequently in the MIS group. The study suggests that MIS may be a viable alternative to open surgery, with the potential for higher lymph node resections. Further research is needed for confirmation.