Impact of surgical experience on management and outcome of pancreatic surgery performed in high- and low-volume centers

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is one of the procedures in general surgery with the highest rate of life-threatening complications. The positive impact of the volume–outcome ratio on outcomes and mortality in pancreatic surgery (PS) has led to policy-level efforts toward centralization of care for PS that is currently under evaluation by some Regional Health Services. The role of the surgeon’s experience and training is still under debate. The aim...