Impact of Operative Time on Outcomes after Pancreatic Resection: A Risk-Adjusted Analysis Using the American College of Surgeons NSQIP Database

Background Longer operative time (OT) has been associated with negative outcomes in various surgical procedures, but its role in pancreatic resection, a complex, high-acuity endeavor, is not yet well defined. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between OT and pancreatectomy outcomes in a risk-adjusted fashion. Study Design This retrospective cohort study analyzed patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or distal...