Central Pancreatectomy: Balancing between the Favorable Functional Results and the Increased Associated Morbidity

Abstract

Introduction Central pancreatectomy (CP) represents an organ-preserving type of pancreatic resection. The procedure has been associated with improved long-term functional results, but increased postoperative morbidity rates, compared with the more radical resection types. The purpose of the present study was to present the outcomes of three consecutive CPs performed in our department.

Keywords

• central pancreatectomy
• functional results
• morbidity
• postoperative pancreatic fistula