Background Resection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during pancreatectomy is
performed infrequently and is undertaken with the aim of removing non-metastatic locally …

For the modern practice of cancer surgery, the concept of oncovascular surgery (OVS),
defined as cancer resection with concurrent ligation or reconstruction of a major vascular …

Purpose A challenge in borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC) management is the
high rate of positive posterior margins (PM). Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) …

Simple Summary Aggressive arterial resection or total pancreatectomy in surgical treatment
for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) has gradually been encouraged thanks to …

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the Unites States
and is rising in incidence. For the 15–25% of patients who do not have either metastatic or …

Background Although pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein resection (PDVR) is widely
performed in selected patients with indications, its benefits remain controversial. In this meta …

Background Centralization of pancreatic resections is advocated due to a volume-outcome
association. Pancreatic surgery is in Norway currently performed only in five teaching …

Pancreatic cancer has a dire prognosis and will represent the second leading cause of
cancer death in the next 10 years. The multifactorial approach represents one of the main …

Background: Vein resection pancreatoduodenectomy (VRPD) may be performed in selected
pancreatic cancer patients. However, the main risks and benefits related to VRPD remain …

Background Locally-advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) is traditionally considered stage III
unresectable disease. Advances in induction systemic therapy regimens, surgical technique …