Propensity score matched comparison of pancreatoduodenectomy with pancreatogastrostomy versus pancreatojejunostomy: A single institution experience shifting from pancreatogastrostomy to pancreatojejunostomy

Key Points

• This research aims to compare clinical outcomes of pancreatogastrostomy and pancreatojejunostomy following pancreatoduodenectomy.
• Utilized propensity score matching for comparison
• Focused on outcomes at a single institution
• Compared post-operative complications and in-hospital mortality
• Pancreatogastrostomy had a lower incidence of grade B postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPFs)
• Higher rates of delayed gastric emptying (DGE) were observed with pancreatogastrostomy
• Increased incidences of post-operative hemorrhage (PPH) and in-hospital mortality were noted with pancreatogastrostomy