Outcome of Pancreaticoduodenectomy With Pylorus Preservation or With Antrectomy in the Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis

Objective To compare the short- and long-term results of pancreaticoduodenectomy with pylorus preservation (PPPD) or with antrectomy (Whipple procedure) in the treatment of selected patients with chronic pancreatitis. Background PPPD may be preferred over Whipple because of its purported nutritional advantages and the reduced likelihood of postgastrectomy syndromes. Methods A retrospective review was performed of 72 consecutive patients...