| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5734738 | Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In spite of longer operative time and greater blood loss, laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy in obese patients is associated with satisfactory postoperative outcomes, similar to those in normal weight and overweight patients. Hence, laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy should be equally considered both in obese and nonobese patients.
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Authors
Mushegh A. MD, Bård Ingvald MD, PhD, Airazat M. MD, PhD, Leonid MD, Xiaoran PhD, Dyre MD, Dejan MD, PhD, Knut Jørgen MD, PhD, Bjørn MD, PhD,