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December 8, 2025Surgical EndoscopyOpen Access

Laparoscopic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy: a pilot randomized trial in a developing African country

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DHDina HamourGAGeorge AiadMNMohamed Elshawadfy Nageeb

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial shows reduced postoperative morbidity and transfusion needs for laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy in a developing country.
  • Randomized controlled trial with patients having oncologic indications for pancreatoduodenectomy
  • Participants divided into laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy and open pancreatoduodenectomy groups
  • Primary endpoints included hospital stay, postoperative morbidity, blood loss, and transfusion rates.
  • Total of 48 patients underwent the procedure (30 LPD, 18 OPD)
  • Shorter hospital stay in LPD group (8.1 days) compared to OPD (10.6 days)
  • LPD showed lower intraoperative blood loss and reduced transfusion rates compared to OPD.

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Hamour et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f4e4fa91c937236d82fhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-12377-x
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