Outcomes following pancreatic resections—results and challenges of an Austrian university hospital compared to nationwide data and international centres

Despite clear advances in decreasing postoperative mortality below 4% after pancreatic resections in experienced centres, specific morbidity according to standardized definitions still remains high. While some recent multicentre studies have reported on complications after pancreatic surgery in Austria, detailed outcome data from single high-volume centres over longer time-periods are scarce. This study provides an in-depth picture of patient...