Pancreatic surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To highlight publications in the past year in the field of pancreatic surgery.


RESULTS
Novel approaches to the neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of surgical candidates with pancreatic cancer have been reported. These new strategies may have significant impact on survival. Many studies detail the refinements of pancreatic surgery, including ways to diminish the complications of these procedures. Specific recommendations about less common pancreatic tumors including cystic tumors, endocrine tumors, and intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasms are included. Finally, the operative approaches to chronic pancreatitis have been studied and detailed.


CONCLUSIONS
The pancreas is a complex organ manifesting many different diseases - some fatal and others chronic. Increased interest in this organ from a growing list of experts has led to a better understanding of these diseases.
Hines
Oscar J
OJ
Section of Gastrointestinal Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA. joehines@mednet.ucla.edu
Reber
Howard A
HA
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D021441:Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal / Q000601:surgery; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery