Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8837369 | Surgery | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients undergoing laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with a preoperative diagnosis of malignant disease or possible multiorgan resection are at a higher risk of conversion. Surgeon experience of performing >15 procedures significantly reduces the risk of conversion.
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Authors
Yongfei MD, Ammar A. MD, Richard A. MD, Martin A. MD, MPH, Matthew J. MD, Christopher L. MD, PhD, Jin MD, PhD,