Abstract
Objective: To quantify the nationwide impact of minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) on major morbidity as compared with open distal pancreatectomy (ODP).Background: A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) demonstrated significant reduction in time to functional recovery after MIDP compared with ODP, but was not powered to assess potential risk reductions in major morbidity.Methods: International cohort study using the American College of Surgeons' National Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) (88 centers; 2014-2016) to evaluate the association between surgical approach (MIDP vs ODP) and 30-day composite major morbidity (CMM; death or severe complications) with external model validation using Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Group data (17 centers; 2005-2016). Multivariable logistic regression assessed the impact of nationwide MIDP rates between 0% and 100% on postoperative CMM at conversion rates between 0% and 25%, using estimated marginal effects. A sensitivity analysis tested the impact at various scenarios and patient populations.Results: Of 2921 ACS-NSQIP patients, 1562 (53%) underwent MIDP with 18% conversion, and 1359 (47%) underwent ODP. MIDP was independently associated with reduced CMM [odds ratio (OR) 0.50, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.42-0.60, P < 0.001], confirmed by external model validation (n = 637, P < 0.003). The association between rising MIDP implementation rates and falling postoperative morbidity was linear between 0% (all ODP) and 100% (all MIDP). The absolute risk reduction for CMM was 11% (95% CI 7.3%-15%) at observed conversion rates and improved to 14% (95% CI 11%-18%) as conversion approached 0%. Similar effects were seen across subgroups.Conclusion: This international study predicted a nationwide 11% risk reduction for CMM after MIDP versus ODP. which is likely to improve as conversion rates decrease. These findings confirm secondary outcomes of the recent LEOPARD RCT.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E966-E973 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Annals of Surgery |
Volume | 274 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Funding: This project was funded by non-profit partners: The Netherland-America-Foundation Fulbright Scholarship Program, the Alliance of Families Fighting Pancreatic Cancer, the Greg & Cathy Griffith Family Foundation, the John F. Fortney Foundation.
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