851 resected cystic tumors of the pancreas: A 33-year experience at the Massachusetts General Hospital

Background The objective of this study was to identify trends in the diagnosis and treatment of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas using a retrospective review of patients from a surgical database at an academic referral center during a 33-year period. Methods Patient characteristics, including demographics, pathology, and survival, were analyzed over 5 time periods between 1978 and 2011. Results A total of 851 consecutive patients underwent...