Prognostic Impact of Resection Margin Status in Distal Pancreatectomy for Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

Mushegh A SahakyanCaroline S VerbekeTore TholfsenDejan IgnjatovicDyre KleiveTrond BuanesKristoffer LassenBård I RøsokKnut Jørgen LaboriBjørn Edwin

Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2021)

Pathology examination is a key determinant of resection margin status following DP for PDAC. A high R1 rate is to be expected when pathology examination is meticulous and standardized. Involvement of the anterior pancreatic surface affects prognosis.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
minimally invasive
locally advanced
radiation therapy