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Central pancreatectomy (CP) offers a parenchyma-sparing approach for pancreatic tumors. Minimally invasive techniques show comparable safety and feasibility to open surgery, with potential benefits in exocrine insufficiency.

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Robotic surgerycentral pancreatectomy (CP)minimally invasive surgerypancreas

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Central pancreatectomy (CP) is a parenchyma-sparing pancreatic surgery for tumors in the neck or proximal body.
  • Standard procedures like distal pancreatectomy (DP) and pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) involve significant parenchyma loss, leading to long-term insufficiency.
  • Limited data exists on the comparative outcomes of open versus minimally invasive CP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of open central pancreatectomy (CP) with laparoscopic or robotic-assisted CP.
  • To evaluate morbidity, mortality, pancreatic fistula rates, and long-term functional outcomes (diabetes, exocrine insufficiency).

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of reported cases of open, laparoscopic, and robotic central pancreatectomy.
  • Data extraction included morbidity, mortality, pancreatic fistula rates (ISGPF Grades B/C), post-operative diabetes, exocrine insufficiency, and hospital stay.
  • Comparison of outcomes between open CP (872 patients) and minimally invasive CP (100 patients).

Main Results:

  • Open CP: 43.2% morbidity, 0.24% mortality, 28% pancreatic fistula rate (19% clinically significant), 2% diabetes, 4.4% exocrine insufficiency, 15-day hospital stay.
  • Minimally invasive CP: 37.3% morbidity, 0% mortality, 36.6% pancreatic fistula rate (17% clinically significant), 1.5% diabetes, 0% exocrine insufficiency, 13-day hospital stay.
  • Minimally invasive CP demonstrated comparable or improved outcomes regarding morbidity, mortality, and long-term functional deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Central pancreatectomy (CP) is a valuable parenchyma-sparing option for specific pancreatic tumors.
  • Minimally invasive approaches (laparoscopic/robotic) to CP appear safe and feasible in specialized centers.
  • CP preserves pancreatic function better than standard DP and PD, reducing long-term endocrine and exocrine insufficiency.