Clinical reappraisal of total pancreatectomy for pancreatic disease.

Background/aims: In this study, it was reappraised the outcomes of total pancreatectomy (TP), retrospectively analyzing the safety of the procedures and factors associated with long-term survival.

Methodology: Thirty-six consecutive patients underwent TP for pancreas disease at Kobe University Hospital. The outcomes of TP were evaluated, analyzing operation-related results (mortality, morbidity, survival and long-term outcomes) and oncological aspects.