Routine imaging improves survival in pancreatic cancer patients post-surgery

A nationwide analysis involving 1,311 patients revealed that routine imaging after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma significantly enhances overall survival. Patients undergoing routine imaging had a median overall survival of 43 months, compared to just 22 months for those monitored symptomatically. Additionally, routine imaging was strongly linked to the early detection of asymptomatic recurrence and more effective treatment options, suggesting the need for its incorporation into clinical guidelines.