Impact of centralization of pancreatic cancer surgery on resection rates and survival

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 this study was to analyse the impact of nationwide centralization of pancreatic surgery on resection rates and long-term survival. Methods All patients diagnosed in the Netherlands between 2000 and 2009 with cancer of the pancreatic head were identified in the...