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ArticleHPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association2025

Patient expectations about the oncologic benefit of pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Benjamin A Y Cher, Christopher J Zimmermann, Juan G Favela, Linda C Stafford, Daniel Bolt, Shishir K Maithel, Mihir M Shah, Syed A Ahmad, Sameer H Patel, Robert Martin and 10 more

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Article in HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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20 authors.

Benjamin A Y CherDepartment of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, USA.
Christopher J ZimmermannDepartment of Surgery, UCHealth Northern Colorado, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Juan G FavelaDepartment of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, USA.
Linda C StaffordDepartment of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, USA.
Daniel BoltDepartment of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.
Shishir K MaithelDepartment of Surgery, Emory University, Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Mihir M ShahDepartment of Surgery, Emory University, Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Syed A AhmadDepartment of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, USA.
Sameer H PatelDepartment of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, USA.
Robert MartinDepartment of Surgery, University of Louisville, USA.
Charles R ScogginsDepartment of Surgery, University of Louisville, USA.
Nipun MerchantDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami, USA.
Jash DattaDepartment of Surgery, University of Miami, USA.
Hj KimDepartment of Surgery, University of North Carolina, USA.
Michael LeCompteDepartment of Surgery, University of North Carolina, USA.
Chet W HammillDepartment of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
Rebecca A SnyderDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Alexander A ParikhDivision of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Sharon M WeberDepartment of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, USA.
Daniel E AbbottDepartment of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, USA. Electronic address: abbott@surgery.wisc.edu.

Funding

SToP Cancer SPORE: Developmental Research ProgramP50CA257911 · NCI · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI Jen Jen Yeh · 2022 to 2026
$12.9M
NCI NIH HHS P50 CA257911
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPancreatic resection offers the only chance for cure for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, but resection is associated with significant morbidity. Data are lacking about whether patients understand the risks/benefits of surgical resection. This survey study prospectively assessed patient understanding of expected oncologic outcomes after pancreatectomy.

methodsA 14-question survey was distributed between 2020 and 2022 to patients planning to undergo pancreatectomy at eight geographically diverse institutions performing high-volume pancreatic surgery. The survey assessed demographics, expectations about post-resection outcomes, and perceived quality of patient-surgeon communication. Associations between demographics and survey responses were assessed with Fisher's exact test and Goodman-Kruskal's lambda.

results152 surveys were received (response rate 39 %; n = 152/376). Almost all patients believed surgery was likely to prolong survival (146/147, 99 %); cure their cancer (126/141, 89 %); and/or ameliorate health problems due to cancer (127/136, 93 %). Regarding patient-surgeon communication, 134/150 (89 %) reported surgeons always listened carefully, and 134/150 (89 %) reported surgeons gave clear explanations. There were no meaningful associations between demographics and understanding of expected post-resection outcomes. DISCUSSION: Most patients believed surgery was likely curative and were satisfied with patient-surgeon communication. These data outline a critical opportunity for surgical oncologists to improve pre-operative counseling and ensure patients have accurate information to support complex decision-making.

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Carcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePancreatectomyPancreatic NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment Outcome

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PMID40813201
PMCPMC13224507

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