Is the Whipple Procedure Harmful for Long-term Outcome in Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis? 15-Years Follow-up Comparing the Outcome after Pylorus-Preserving Pancreatoduodenectomy and Frey Procedure in Chronic Pancreatitis

Abstract

PD and Frey procedure provide good and permanent pain relief and improvement of the quality of life in long-term follow-up. In addition, a longer survival was found after the organ sparing resection. Together with better short-term results, the organ-sparing procedure seems to be favorable in treatment of chronic pancreatitis.