Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic and open PD (adapted from 14)
From: Robotic and laparoscopic surgery of the pancreas: an historical review
| Â | Open | Minimally Invasive |
|---|---|---|
Advantages | Standard and well-known | Reduced blood loss |
Operative Time | Reduced pain | |
Operative Cost | Reduced wound complications | |
Established training | Reduced hospital stay | |
Tactile Feedback | More rapid recovery | |
| Â | Magnified view | |
| Â | Computer enhanced motion | |
Disadvantages | Blood loss | New approach |
Incisional pain | Increased operating time | |
Wound morbidity | Equipment cost | |
Hospital Stay | Loss of haptic feedback | |
Recovery time | Lack of training opportunities |