Does total pancreatectomy ( R0 resection ) improve survival over subtotal pancreatectomy in isolated neck margin positive pancreatic adenocarcinoma?
Conversion of PD to TP to achieve an R0 resection in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma is associated with a survival benefit.
The United States is facing a shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons within the next 10 years, which could diminish quality of care if non-board-certified physicians expand their role in cardiothoracic surgery or if patients must delay appropriate care because of a shortage of well-trained surgeons.