Browsing by Author "CONLON, KEVIN"
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Extended pancreatectomy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: definition and consensus of the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS)
(2014)Background: Complete macroscopic tumor resection is one of the most relevant predictors of long-term survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Because locally advanced pancreatic tumors can involve adjacent organs, ... -
Pancreatic anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: A position statement by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS)
(2016)Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (grades B and C of the ISGPS definition) remains the most troublesome complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. The approach to management of the pancreatic remnant via ... -
Postoperative exercise training is associated with reduced respiratory infection rates and early discharge: A case-control study
(2015)Introduction Pulmonary complications are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality and increased hospital stay following complex abdominal surgery. We investigated whether postoperative early aerobic activity with a ... -
When to Perform a Pancreatoduodenectomy in the Absence of Positive Histology? A consensus statement by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS)
(2014)Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) provides the best chance for cure in the treatment of patients with localized pancreatic head cancer. In patients with a suspected, clinically resectable pancreatic head malignancy, the need for ...
