Keyhole vs. open surgery: which is safer for pancreatic cancer?

This study compared two surgical methods—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called periampullary adenocarcinoma. Forty patients were enrolled to see which approach led to fewer complications like pancreatic fistula. The goal was to help doctors decide if the less invasive keyhole method is a safe routine option.