Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	48303
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Is total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy superior to the open procedure? A meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hua Zhang, Xiang Lan, Bing Peng and Bo Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Bo Li, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. libohuaxi@163.com
Key Words	Total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy; Open pancreaticoduodenectomy; Safety; Feasibility; Meta-analysis;
Core Tip	This is a meta-analysis with the largest number of cases so far comparing total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (TLPD) and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). In recent years, the reports or comparisions between TLPD and OPD are increasing, but most of them are with very small amount, the quality and the reliability are limited. In this meta-analysis, we reviewed the published literatures on this topic until now with the largest amount of cases, thus the conclusion is much more reliable. In addition, our study not only analysis the effects of laparoscopic skills in intraoperative parameters and postoperative complications, but also in oncological outcomes to ensure its safety and feasibility.
Citation	Zhang H, Lan X, Peng B, Li B. Is total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy superior to the open procedure? A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25(37): 5711-5731

Received	2019-04-15 01:04
Peer-Review Started	2019-04-15 06:29
To Make the First Decision	2019-06-17 00:41
Return for Revision	2019-06-21 01:17
Revised	2019-07-10 06:35
Second Decision	2019-08-02 10:10
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2019-08-07 09:40
Articles in Press	2019-08-07 09:40
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2019-08-14 04:05
Typeset the Manuscript	2019-09-28 08:08

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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