Vascular resections in minimally invasive surgery for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterised by poor oncological outcome and is the seventh cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. With the advances in surgical technology, oncological treatment, and critical care, extended pancreatic resections including vascular resections have become more frequently performed in specialised centres. Furthermore, the boundaries of resectability continue to be pushed in order to achieve a...