Laparoscopic versus open Frey procedure: Comparative analysis of short and long-term outcomes.

Background: Frey procedure is one of the most common surgical treatment options for chronic pancreatitis. The data on safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic approach in Frey procedure are very limited. In the present study a comparative analysis of the short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open Frey procedure was demonstrated.

A scoring system for predicting malignancy in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: a multicenter EUROPEAN validation.

Purpose: A preoperative estimate of the risk of malignancy for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) is important. The present study carries out an external validation of the Shin score in a European multicenter cohort.

Methods: An observational multicenter European study from 2010 to 2015.