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2,293 questions · 2,395 findings · 172 reviews · Gut

No studies found 420 · 17.5%GRADE not reported 60 · 2.5%Very low 821 · 34.3%Low 602 · 25.1%Moderate 397 · 16.6%High 95 · 4%

Stapler vs scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic remnant

Postoperative pancreatic fistula (ISGPF definition) · people undergoing distal pancreatectomy

Stapler showed no clear difference in postoperative Pancreatic Fistula compared with scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic… (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Stapler vs scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic remnant

All‐cause mortality · people undergoing distal pancreatectomy

Stapler showed no clear difference in mortality compared with scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic… (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Stapler vs scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic remnant

Operating time · people undergoing distal pancreatectomy

Stapler showed no clear difference in operation Time compared with scalpel resection followed by hand‐sewn closure of the pancreatic… (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review