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Leigh J S Kelliher¹, Anton Krige²

¹Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AS, UK.

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Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Anesthesiology

Background:

Pancreatic cancer is a significant health concern with poor prognosis.
Pancreatic resection is a complex surgery with high morbidity.
Perioperative care is critical for optimizing outcomes in these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of perioperative issues in pancreatic cancer surgery.
To discuss challenges in patient management from selection to postoperative care.
To highlight common complications and future research directions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of perioperative care in pancreatic cancer surgery.
Synthesis of information on epidemiology, surgical indications, and evolution.
Discussion of anesthetic considerations, analgesia, fluid management, and nutrition.

Main Results:

Pancreatic surgery presents unique perioperative challenges.
Effective patient selection, optimization, and multidisciplinary care are crucial.
Management of complications and nutritional support are key to recovery.

Conclusions:

Optimizing perioperative care is essential for improving survival and quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients.
Further research is needed to refine anesthetic techniques, pain management, and nutritional strategies.
Advancements in surgical techniques and postoperative care will continue to enhance patient outcomes.