The Impact of the Depth of Venous Invasion on Survival Following Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer: a Meta-analysis of Available Evidence.
Chathura B B RatnayakeNehal ShahBenjamin LovedayJohn A WindsorSanjay PandanaboyanaPublished in: Journal of gastrointestinal cancer (2021)
This meta-analysis suggests that the depth of PV/SMV wall invasion by PDAC may not impact survival after PD. However, given the limited sample size, further research is warranted with homogenous cohorts and longer follow-up.