Evolution of pancreatectomy with en bloc venous resection for pancreatic cancer in Italy. Retrospective cohort study on 425 cases in 10 pancreatic referral units
Introduction: The aim of this study is to analyze the evolution of pancreatectomy with venous resection in 10 referral Italian centers in the last 25 years. Methods: A multicenter database of 425 patients submitted to pancreatectomy with venous resection between 1991 and 2015 was retrospectively analyzed. Patients were classified in 5 periods: 1 (1991–1995); 2 (1996–2000); 3 (2001–2005); 4 (2006–2010); 5 (2011–2015). Indications and outcomes were compared according to the period of surgery.