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Resected Serous Cystic Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Locally Aggressive Behavior As A Predictor Of Malignant Disease? A Review Of 158 Patients With Recommendations For Treatment., Charles Galanis, Amir Zamani, John L. Cameron, Kurtis A. Campbell, Keith D. Lillemoe, David Caparrelli, David Chang, Ralph H. Hruban, Charles Yeo
Resected Serous Cystic Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Locally Aggressive Behavior As A Predictor Of Malignant Disease? A Review Of 158 Patients With Recommendations For Treatment., Charles Galanis, Amir Zamani, John L. Cameron, Kurtis A. Campbell, Keith D. Lillemoe, David Caparrelli, David Chang, Ralph H. Hruban, Charles Yeo
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Background: Serous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are regarded as a benign entity with rare malignant potential. Surgical resection is generally considered curative. Objective: To perform the largest single institution review of patients who underwent surgical resection for serous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas in the hopes of guiding future management. Methods: Between June 1988 and January 2005, 158 patients with serous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas underwent surgical resection. A retrospective analysis was performed. Univariate and multivariate models were used to determine factors influencing perioperative morbidity and mortality. Major complications were defined as pancreatic fistula or anastomotic leak, postoperative …