Table 2.
Operative characteristics and postoperative course
| PD group (n= 59) | DPHR group (n= 22) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of procedure, min, mean ± SD | 360 ± 119a | 246 ± 72a | P < 0.01 |
| Estimated blood loss, ml, mean ± SD | 535 ± 544 | 214 ± 327 | P < 0.01 |
| Duration of stay, days, median (range) | 12.0 (9.8–14.2) | 9.5 (3.3–15.7) | P < 0.05 |
| 30-day mortality, n (% of patients) | 2 (3%) | 0 (0%) | NS |
| 30-day morbidity, n (% of patients) | 26 (44%) | 12 (55%) | NS |
| Delayed gastric emptying | 9 (15%) | 1 (5%) | NS |
| Wound infection/dehiscence | 6 (10%) | 5 (23%) | NS |
| Pancreatic leak/fistula | 4 (7%) | 3 (14%) | NS |
| 30-day re-operation, n (% of patients) | 1 (2%) | 2 (9%) | NS |
a
n= 58 in PD group, n= 20 in DPHR group
PD, pancreaticoduodenectomy; DPHR, duodenum-preserving head resection; SD, standard deviation; NS, non-significant