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Standardized protocol reduces complications in pancreatic surgery

An observational cohort study evaluated a standardized perioperative protocol for pancreatic oncological surgery from 2015 to 2022, finding significant reductions in postoperative complications. The rate of grade B and C pancreatic fistulas was 4.2%, while postoperative hemorrhage and delayed gastric emptying occurred in 2.5% and 9.2% of patients, respectively. These results demonstrate that implementing a fail-safe protocol can enhance surgical outcomes and lower postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy.

Journal Article by Herzberg J, Strate T (…) Honarpisheh H et 3 al. in Visc Med

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