Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients undergoing laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (LSPDP) and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (LDPS)
| Variable | LSPDP (n = 14) | LDPS (n = 19) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age(years) | 39.1 ± 18.5 | 43.2 ± 13.6 | 0.47 |
| Sex, n(%) | 0.39 | ||
| Male | 4(29) | 3(16) | |
| Female | 10(71) | 16(84) | |
| Body mass index | 22.4 ± 4.1 | 23.5 ± 4.1 | 0.42 |
| Mass size(cm3) | 18.8 ± 27.5 | 35.5 ± 48 | 0.25 |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Serous cystadenoma | 2 | 1 | |
| Neuroendocrine tumor | 3 | 2 | |
| Cyst | 2 | 1 | |
| Solid pseudopapillary tumor | 3 | 5 | |
| Pseudocyst | 1 | 1 | |
| Mucinous tumors | 1 | 6 | |
| Malignant mass | 0 | 3 | |
| Accessory spleen | 2 | 0 | |