Observational data indicate that pancreatic resections for neuroendocrine tumors (pnet) result in a significantly lower rate of ideal outcomes compared to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (pdac) patients. The ideal outcome rate was 47.7% for pnet versus 55.7% for pdac, primarily due to a fourfold increase in postoperative pancreatic fistulas after pancreatoduodenectomy for pnet. This difference emphasizes the necessity for tailored patient counseling and the development of strategies to mitigate complications.
Journal Article by Chen JW, Augustinus SA (…) Nieveen van Dijkum EJM et 8 al. in HPB (Oxford)
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