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ArticleAnnals of gastroenterological surgery2026

Achievement of the Ideal Outcome After Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Is Associated With Earlier Initiation and Higher Completion Rates of Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Improved Long-Term Survival.

Ryosuke Fukushima, Kenichiro Araki, Ryo Muranushi, Kouki Hoshino, Kei Hagiwara, Shunsuke Kawai, Mariko Tsukagoshi, Takamichi Igarashi, Norio Kubo, Ken Shirabe

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Ryosuke FukushimaDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1795-5415
Kenichiro ArakiDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5438-4551
Ryo MuranushiDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.
Kouki HoshinoDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.
Kei HagiwaraDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.
Shunsuke KawaiDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1923-5445
Mariko TsukagoshiDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3748-9615
Takamichi IgarashiDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9077-2052
Norio KuboDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2624-2529
Ken ShirabeDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University Maebashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7173-7945

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Abstract

Background: The Ideal Outcome is a composite quality indicator reflecting optimal postoperative course after pancreatic surgery. This study aimed to clarify the prognostic significance of achieving the Ideal Outcome and its influence on the initiation and completion of adjuvant chemotherapy. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 187 patients who underwent pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma between 2016 and 2024. The Ideal Outcome was defined as absence of in-hospital mortality, severe complications, grade B or C postoperative pancreatic fistula, reoperation, prolonged hospitalization (> 75th percentile), or 30-day readmission. Associations with survival, timing and completion of adjuvant chemotherapy, and predictors of non-achievement of Ideal Outcome were assessed. Results: The Ideal Outcome was achieved in 56.7% of patients. Those who achieved it initiated adjuvant chemotherapy earlier and had significantly higher completion rates (64.2% vs. 43.2%; Conclusions: Achievement of the Ideal Outcome was associated with earlier initiation and higher completion rates of adjuvant chemotherapy, as well as improved long-term survival after resection for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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adjuvant chemotherapyideal outcomepancreatectomypancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaprognosis

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PMID42662710
PMCPMC13521666

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