Extended postoperative thromboprophylaxis after pancreatic resection for pancreatic cancer is associated with decreased risk of venous thromboembolism in the minimally invasive approach.

Divya SoodKristine KuchtaPierce PaterakosJason L SchwarzAram RojasSung H ChoiCharles C ViningMark S TalamontiMelissa E Hogg

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2022)

EPT was not associated with a difference in VTE risk or bleeding complications. MIS approach was associated with a higher risk of VTE; however, this was significantly lower among those who received EPT.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
minimally invasive
direct oral anticoagulants
patients undergoing
atrial fibrillation
risk factors
robot assisted