The role of laparoscopy during a pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is not clearly defined. The purpose of this study was thus to compare the cost-effectiveness between laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) and open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD).
Materials and Methods:
From 2010 to 2019, 140 patients underwent PD (60 LPD and 80 OPD). After 60–60 matching, the clinical-pathological characteristics, surgical technique, and type of rehabilitation were identical in both groups. Complications, R0 resection, and cost were compared.
Results:
Complication rates were 48% (12% Clavien-Dindo grade 3–4) in the LPD group and 64% (22% Clavien-Dindo grade 3–4) in the OPD group. The LPD group had significantly fewer pulmonary complications (6%) than the OPD group (20%) (P = .04). The oncological quality of the R0 resection did not differ between the two groups. The operating time was 312 ± 50 minutes in the OPD group and 392 ± 75 minutes in the LPD group (P < .001). The mean length of hospital stay was significantly shorter for the LPD group (13 ± 10) days compared to the OPD group (19 ± 8) days (P = .02). The average cost of total hospital stay was significantly lower for the LPD group compared to the OPD group (P = .02).
Conclusions:
Despite longer operative times, LPD had fewer (pulmonary) complications and reduced hospital costs.
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