Improving Outcomes in Cancer of the Pancreas at Guthrie Cancer Center

Abstract

Significant advances have been made in the treatment of pancreatic cancer in the past decade. Decreased morbidity and mortality following pancreatic surgery has improved survival in specialized centers. The purpose of this study was to review outcomes of pancreatic surgery in the context of the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pancreatic cancer at Guthrie Cancer Center. Operative morbidity and mortality compare favorably to other centers specializing in pancreatic surgery. Early detection was accomplished in the majority of cases and low surgical morbidity enabled most patients with ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas to receive adjuvant treatment. Recent advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer patients have improved the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer at Guthrie Cancer Center and are described in this review.