Postpancreatectomy diarrhoea: prospective, single-centre longitudinal analysis of incidence, risk factors, management, and impact on quality of life.

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the incidence, risk factors, management strategies, and the impact of postpancreatectomy diarrhoea on quality of life.
• Conducted a prospective longitudinal analysis at a single center
• Assessed patients post-pancreatectomy for incidence and risk factors
• Evaluated management strategies and their impact on quality of life
• More than one-third of patients experienced postpancreatectomy diarrhoea
• Higher risk associated with vascular resection and arterial divestment
• Tailored postoperative management can mitigate negative impacts on quality of life

Abstract