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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2010; 2(9): 283-290
Published online Sep 27, 2010. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v2.i9.283
Table 1 Studies assessing the role of staging laparoscopy in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Study/yearsTime periodNo. of patientContraindication found during laparoscopy (%)Contraindication found during laparotomya (%)Morbidity/Mortality of LAPNote
Conlon et al[4]/19991992-19941153880/0Extended laparoscopy only
Jimenez et al[18]/20001994-19981253130.8/0+ cytology
Schachter et al[5]/20001996-1999674512-+ LAPUS
Doran et al[45]/20041997-20023051520-+ LAPUS
Maithel et al[46]/20082000-2006491141.5-+ CA 19-9b