Minimally invasive surgery in pancreatic surgery: a review of its clinical benefits
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Minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic surgery, robotic surgeryAbstract
Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has radically transformed the therapeutic approach to both benign and malignant pancreatic pathologies. The progressive implementation of laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques aims to minimize surgical trauma, optimize anatomical precision, and offer substantial perioperative benefits compared to the conventional open approach.
Objective: Synthesize current scientific evidence regarding the clinical benefits, perioperative outcomes, and effectiveness of minimally invasive surgery in pancreatic resection.
Methods: A comprehensive narrative literature review of publications in specialized scientific databases was conducted. Twelve relevant articles evaluating the clinical outcomes and safety of laparoscopic and robotic modalities versus open surgery, as well as comparisons between different minimally invasive approaches, were selected.
Results: MIS demonstrated a significant reduction in intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay, with findings being most consistent in distal pancreatectomy. The robotic approach showed operative advantages in terms of lower conversion rates, reduced transfusion needs, and improved postoperative recovery in complex procedures. However, metrics regarding mortality, overall complications, and oncological surgical margins showed variability across the analyzed series.
Conclusions: MIS constitutes an effective, feasible, and safe alternative in contemporary pancreatic surgery, providing relevant perioperative benefits. Nevertheless, randomized clinical trials and comparative studies of higher methodological rigor are required to consolidate its indication in highly complex procedures.
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