Duodenum-Preserving Resection of the Head of the Pancreas in Chronic Pancreatitis A Prospective, Randomized Trial

Abstract

Both techniques of duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas are equally safe and effective with regard to pain relief, improvement of quality of life, and definitive control of complications affecting adjacent organs. Neither procedure leads to further deterioration of endocrine and exocrine pancreatic function.