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| Variables | Whipple+ (n=29) | Whipple− (n=376) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 553 (±167) | 384 (±139) | <0.0001 |
| Estimated blood loss (mL) | 2,100 (±3,869) | 362 (±725) | <0.0001 |
| Perioperative blood transfusion (units) | 6.3 (±11.8) | 2.0 (±7.8) | 0.0064 |
Whipple+, Whipple procedure with additional vascular reconstruction; Whipple−, Whipple procedure without additional vascular reconstruction. Units, one unit of blood is approx. 300 mL.
