HPB & Spleen · 15 December 2025

Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy Shortens Stay in African Hospital

Hospital stay: 8.1 days (LPD) vs 10.6 days (open), p=0.049.
Lower intraoperative blood loss and transfusion rates in the LPD group.

These findings affirm LPD as a feasible option in resource-limited settings, enhancing patient recovery without compromising oncological safety.

Comparable oncologic outcomes, including margin status and lymph node yield, suggest LPD’s effectiveness in cancer surgery.

Journal Article by Mostafa MS, Hamour D (…) Mohamed AAA et 5 al. in Surg Endosc

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