Microscopic resection margin status in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma – A nationwide analysis

Introduction First, this study aimed to assess the prognostic value of different definitions for resection margin status on disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Second, preoperative predictors of direct margin involvement were identified. Materials and methods This nationwide observational cohort study included all patients who underwent upfront PDAC resection (2014–2016), as...