Objective: To compare the peri-operative outcomes for laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy
(LDP) and open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) for benign or premalignant pancreatic …

Background Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery is performed with increasing frequency, but
laparoscopic middle pancreatectomy (LMP) is rarely described. This study aimed …

Background: The aim of this study is to analyze the learning curve for laparoscopic distal
pancreatectomy (LDP) in our series and review the literature on learning curves for LDP and …

Background Few data are available concerning short-term results of minimally invasive
surgery in patients> 70 years old requiring distal pancreatectomy. The aim of this study was …

Background Laparoscopic pancreatectomy is not yet established as a routine procedure
everywhere in Germany or in other countries. Few data are available on its short-and long …

Background: Recently, the superiority of the minimally invasive approach, which results in a
better cosmetic result, faster recovery, and shorter length of hospital stay, is a technique that …

Introduction: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy has become the standard treatment of
choice for pancreatic tail cystic and solid tumors when technically feasible. Technological …

The present study aimed to elucidate the clinicopathological characteristics of resected
mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) with ovarian‑type stroma and identify a surgical approach …

The introduction and widespread application of minimally invasive surgery has been one of
the most important innovations that radically changed the practice of surgery during the last …

Introduction Despite its proven feasibility and good results, the use of laparoscopy in left-
sided pancreatic lesions is considered a challenging procedure, and therefore, its utilization …