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Oncological outcome following LDP versus ODP
| LDP (n = 20) | ODP (n = 23) | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvested lymph nodes | 10 ± 2.1 | 11 ± 3.2 |
| Invasion of peripancreatic | ||
| Tissue | 2 | 0 |
| Perineural invasion | 0 | 0 |
| Positive lymph nodes | 0 | 0 |
| Invasion of adjacent organs | 0 | 0 |
| Negative resection margin | 20 | 23 |
ODP, Open distal pancreatectomy; LDP, Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy.
