Minimally Invasive Versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy (LEOPARD)

Objective: This trial followed a structured nationwide training program in minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP), according to the IDEAL framework for surgical innovation, and aimed to compare time to functional recovery after minimally invasive and open distal pancreatectomy (ODP). Background: MIDP is increasingly used and may enhance postoperative recovery as compared with ODP, but randomized studies are lacking. Methods: A...