Risk Factors for Early Mortality in Resected Localized Pancreatic Cancer
Identifying early mortality risks can guide surgical decisions in pancreatic cancer patients post-neoadjuvant treatment.
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Immediate Endoscopic Necrosectomy Cuts Recovery Time in Pancreatitis
Immediate endoscopic necrosectomy (den) after drainage significantly speeds recovery in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis.
Revised approach to gallbladder and sphincter disorders
More accurate diagnosis is shifting surgical practice for abdominal pain and pancreatitis.
Lymph Node Yield Linked to Survival in Node-Negative PDAC
Lymph node yield significantly impacts overall survival and time to recurrence in node-negative pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma after neoadjuvant therapy.
ISGPS Class D Increases Pancreatic Fistula Risk After Surgery
A new classification system helps predict pancreatic fistula risk after pancreatoduodenectomy.
Selective Drain Use After Pancreatic Resection Shows No Harm
Selective omission of operative drains in pancreatic surgeries doesn’t worsen perioperative outcomes.
Perioperative Quality of Life Dynamics in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Surgeons need to consider how perioperative quality of life fluctuates in pancreatic cancer patients to enhance outcomes.
Surgery Outperforms Chemotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Surgical resection significantly enhances survival in borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer compared to continued oncology therapy.
New stapler method cuts pancreatic fistula risk in surgery
This study shows that using a stapler for pancreatic transection in robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy reduces clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistulas.
Surgical Outcomes in Non-Benchmark Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Non-benchmark patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma can achieve good outcomes despite higher complexity.