Futility of Up-Front Resection for Anatomically Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
Stefano Crippa,
Giuseppe Malleo,
Vincenzo Mazzaferro
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceThere are currently no clinically relevant criteria to predict a futile up-front pancreatectomy in patients with anatomically resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.ObjectivesTo develop a futility risk model using a multi-institutional database and provide unified criteria associated with a futility likelihood below a safety threshold of 20%.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis retrospective study took place from January 2010 through December 2021 at 5 high- or very high-volume centers in Italy… Show more
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