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Zhi Ven Fong, MD MPH DrPH

@zhivenfongmd

Pancreas & Liver surgeon at @MayoClinic @MayoAZSurg. Health Services Researcher, adjunct at @JohnsHopkinsSPH. Formerly @MGHSurgery @DanaFarber @BrighamSurgery.

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9 months ago

The EUROPA trial randomizing pts➡️open (🔪n=29) vs robotic Whipple (🤖n=33) just dropped. Cumulative complications🟰:🔪34%,🤖36% Panc specific grade B/C rates❌:🔪58%,🤖33% DGE rates❌:🔪6%,🤖34% Cost❌:🔪$21,429,🤖$33,503 A few thoughts in this thread: thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/…

The EUROPA trial randomizing pts➡️open (🔪n=29) vs robotic Whipple (🤖n=33) just dropped. Cumulative complications🟰:🔪34%,🤖36% Panc specific grade B/C rates❌:🔪58%,🤖33% DGE rates❌:🔪6%,🤖34% Cost❌:🔪$21,429,🤖$33,503 A few thoughts in this thread: thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/…