Major surgery for pancreatic cancer: when to remove blood vessels

A four-country study finds that removing blood vessels during pancreatic cancer surgery improves outcomes for some patients, but not all. The research could help surgeons decide which patients benefit most from aggressive intervention—a finding that affects treatment protocols and hospital resources across North America and Europe.

Originaltitel: ASO Author Reflections: Distal Pancreatectomy With and Without Portomesenteric Venous Resection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Transatlantic Evaluation of Patients in North America, Germany, Sweden, and The Netherlands (GAPASURG)