Vascular resection during pancreatectomy for pancreatic head cancer: A technical issue or a prognostic sign?

Background There is an increased interest in venous vascular resection associated with pancreatic resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma as an upfront procedure or after neoadjuvant treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of venous vascular resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma on postoperative and long-term outcomes. Methods The study is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent pancreatectomy for...