The role of total pancreatectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma is controversial. Concerns have been raised about increased morbidity and mortality, and poorer long-term outcomes associated with total pancreatectomy compared with pancreaticoduodenectomy. Reddy and colleagues recently reported data that support the use of total pancreatectomy, when appropriate, in clinical practice.
- Marcus Bahra
- Peter Neuhaus
