Impact of perioperative fluid administration on early outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy: A meta-analysis

Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) remains a technically challenging surgical procedure with morbidity rates ranging between 30 and 50%. It is suggested that the liberal use of fluids is associated with a poor perioperative outcome. This review examines the impact of fluid administration on outcomes after PD. A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE, EMBASE and PubMed database (June 1966–June 2016). Studies identified were appraised with...