HPB & Spleen · 26 June 2026
Understanding Symptom Recovery After Pancreatectomy
Symptom recovery following pancreatectomy is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
Overall recovery rates were 68.1% at one month, 78.6% at three months, and 86.9% at six months post-surgery.
Top symptoms included pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, drowsiness, and bloating; fatigue persisted the longest.
Preventing postoperative complications is vital for improving recovery, regardless of surgical technique.
Journal Article by Tomita K, Adams AM (…) Ikoma N et 15 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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