[The multimorbid patient-Risk stratification and indications in pancreatic surgery]
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Pancreatic surgery carries high risks, especially for older patients with multiple health conditions. However, experienced surgical centers can achieve low mortality rates through careful patient selection and precise surgical indications.
Area Of Science
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
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