Effect of Preoperative Renal Insufficiency on Postoperative Outcomes after Pancreatic Resection: A Single Institution Experience of 1,061 Consecutive Patients

In Brief BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to adversely affect cardiac and vascular surgery outcomes. We examined the effect of preoperative renal insufficiency on postoperative outcomes after pancreatic resection. STUDY DESIGN: All patients who underwent pancreatic resection between January 2005 and July 2012 were identified. Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was estimated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula....