A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Pylorus-preserving Versus Classical Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Surgical Treatment of Periampullary and Pancreatic Carcinoma

摘要

A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy versus classic Whipple procedure showed no difference in overall morbidity, mortality, and survival. Significant interstudy heterogeneity underscores the need to intensify efforts to standardize clinical research in pancreatic surgery.