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Curative resection for left-sided pancreatic malignancy.

Magnus Bergenfeldt1, Flemming Moesgaard, Flemming Burcharth

  • 1Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark. maber@herlevhosp.kbhamt.dk

HPB : the Official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
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Radical resection for left-sided pancreatic cancer offers outcomes comparable to pancreatic head resections. Achieving complete tumor removal is key for similar survival rates despite advanced stage at diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pancreatic Cancer Research

Background:

  • Limited data exists on surgical management of pancreatic body and tail tumors compared to pancreatic head carcinoma.
  • Adenocarcinomas in the body and tail of the pancreas are generally associated with a poorer prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of surgical resection for cure in patients with left-sided pancreatic malignancy.
  • To compare outcomes of left-sided pancreatic cancer surgery with established results for pancreatic head cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 20 patients undergoing resection for left-sided pancreatic malignancy.
  • Data collected included demographics, symptoms, diagnostics, surgical management, pathology, and postoperative outcomes (morbidity and mortality).

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Main Results:

  • Postoperative complications occurred in 40% of patients, with one 30-day mortality due to sepsis.
  • Median survival for ductal adenocarcinoma was 14 months (5-year survival: 17%); overall median survival was 17 months (5-year survival: 23%).
  • Long-term survival exceeding 5 years was observed in one patient with malignant insulinoma and two with adenocarcinoma.

Conclusions:

  • Selected patients with left-sided pancreatic adenocarcinoma can achieve postoperative morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival rates similar to those undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for pancreatic head cancer.
  • Radical excision is crucial for achieving comparable treatment results, even when left-sided pancreatic cancer presents at a more advanced stage.