Obesity and surgical complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy: An observation study utilizing ACS NSQIP
ConclusionIn this large observational study using a national clinical database, obese patients undergoing PD for head of pancreas cancer had increased risk of postoperative complications and mortality in comparison to controls.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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