Research Article
Warshaw Technique in Laparoscopic Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy: Surgical Strategy and Late Outcomes of Splenic Preservation
Table 2
Perioperative comparison between WT group and SVP group.
| Features | WT | SVP | p value |
| Operative time (min) | | | 0.019 | Estimated blood loss (ml) | | | 0.042 | Conversion (case) | 1 | 2 | NS | Transfusion (case) | 1 | 1 | NS | Pancreatic fistula | | | NS | Biochemical leak | 16 | 15 | | Grade B&C | 1 | 3 | | Postoperative infarction of spleen | 5 | 0 | <0.001 | Postoperative hospital stay | | | 0.915 | 30-day mortality | 0 | 0 | NS | Total expenses | | | 0.159 |
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