METHODS In two academic centers, postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing
pancreaticoduodenectomy from 2002 to 2014 were prospectively recorded. Patients …

Background Patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) may have increased perioperative
morbidity and mortality. The aim of this analysis was to investigate the association of MS with …

Objective: To investigate the impact of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on short-term
complications of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). Materials and Methods: We …

Background Previous studies presented controversies in impact of body mass index (BMI)
on perioperative complications in pancreatectomy, and mainly focused on Western …

After the first description of fatty pancreas in 1933, the effects of pancreatic steatosis have
been poorly investigated, compared with that of the liver. However, the interest of research is …

Background The impact of obesity on short and long term outcomes following a pancreatico-
duodenectomy (PD) is still unclear and needs further clarification. Methods Demographic …

Purpose In patients undergoing elective partial pancreatectomy, our aim was to evaluate the
effect of metabolic syndrome (MS) on postoperative mortality, morbidity, and utilization of …

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic fistula (PF) after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) remains a
challenging problem. The only commonly accepted risk factor is the soft consistency of the …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the preoperative patient and
radiographic factors that are associated with operative morbidity after …

Background Overweight, defined by body mass index (BMI), is correlated to complications
following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact …