Clinical feasibility of duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection for neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreatic head as an intermediate procedure between enucleation and pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Authors

Masahiro Shimura

Published

August 1, 2024

Abstract

This study was performed to demonstrate the clinical application of duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR) as a surgical treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) in terms of both curability and maintenance of postoperative quality of life.