Background In 2005, the International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula developed a
definition and grading of postoperative pancreatic fistula that has been accepted universally. …

Background This position statement was developed to expedite a consensus on definition
and treatment for borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (BRPC) that would …

Background The lymph node (Ln) status of patients with resectable pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma is an important predictor of survival. The survival benefit of extended …

Surgery is essential for global cancer care in all resource settings. Of the 15·2 million new
cases of cancer in 2015, over 80% of cases will need surgery, some several times. By 2030, …

OBJECTIVE: Pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) and pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) are the
commonly preferred methods of anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The ideal …

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and externally validate the first evidence-based
guidelines on minimally invasive pancreas resection (MIPR) before and during the …

Background Improved safety of pancreatic surgery has led to consideration of more
aggressive approaches, such as resection for primary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) …

Background Complete macroscopic tumor resection is one of the most relevant predictors of
long-term survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Because locally advanced …

Background Recent literature suggests that chyle leak may complicate up to 10% of pancreatic
resections. Treatment depends on its severity, which may include chylous ascites. No …

Background Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (grades B and C of the ISGPS
definition) remains the most troublesome complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. The …