[Long-term outcomes of pancreatic head resection in chronic pancreatitis].

Pancreatic head resection in patients with chronic pancreatitis should be performed within 3 years after clinical manifestation. Resection of more than 50% of the pancreatic head with extraction of MPD-stones ensures pain relief, better endocrine and exocrine function, as well as higher QoL in long-term follow-up period.