Abstract:Aims: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a commonly performed procedure for patients with periampullary tumors. Although the rate of perioperative mortality and morbidity has significantly decreased over the past few decades, the incidence of local reccurence still remains high. In the majority of cases, local recurrences are considered non-resectable, but in selected cases completion pancreatectomy (CP) may be regarded as a curative option. However, this procedure is suitable for only a minor fraction of patient… Show more
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