Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal solid organ tumors. Due to the rising incidence,
late diagnosis, and limited treatment options, it is expected to be the second leading cause …

Background The surgeon volume-outcome relationship has been discussed for many years
and its existence or nonexistence is of importance for various reasons. A lot of empirical …

Objective: This trial followed a structured nationwide training program in minimally invasive
distal pancreatectomy (MIDP), according to the IDEAL framework for surgical innovation …

Objectives: To critically assess centralization policies for highly specialized surgeries in
Europe and North America and propose recommendations. Background/Methods: Most …

Surgery is the only potential hope of cure for patients with pancreatic cancer. Advantageous
tumour characteristics and complete tumour resection are the factors most relevant for a …

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between hospital volume
and outcome after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Summary Background Data: Previous …

Background The impact of nationwide centralization of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) on
mortality is largely unknown. The aim of this study was to analyse changes in hospital …

Background Centralization of pancreatic surgery has been shown to reduce postoperative
mortality. It is unknown whether resection rates and survival have also improved. The aim of …

Objectives To explore the existence and strength of a relationship between hospital volume
and mortality, to estimate minimum volume thresholds and to assess the potential benefit of …

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is one of the most aggressive cancers, and surgical
resection is a requirement for a potential cure. However, the majority of patients are …