Graft Choice in Pancreatectomy with Vascular Resection: Equivalent Safety in Selected Patients

Abstract

Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related death in the US, with surgical resection being the only option for long term survival. The ability to manage vascular involvement has expanded the pool of patients who are able to undergo resection with curative intent. However, not all vascular involvement can be detected pre-operatively. We investigated patterns of vascular resection and methods of repair or reconstruction METHODS: Single center retrospective review of adult patients undergoing pancreatectomy with vascular involvement at a tertiary care referral hospital between 2010-2022. Our primary endpoint was graft thrombosis within 90 days.