Improved oncologic outcomes for minimally invasive left pancreatectomy: Propensity-score matched analysis of the National Cancer Database.
Michael D WatsonMaria R Baimas-GeorgeKyle J ThompsonDavid A IannittiLee M OcuinErin H BakerJohn B MartinieDionisios VrochidesPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2020)
This study demonstrates the safety of MIS LP and favorable long-term oncologic outcomes. The improved survival after MIS LP warrants further study with prospective, randomized trials.