A selective approach to the resection of cystic lesions of the pancreas: results from 539 consecutive patients.

摘要

We read with interest the recent article by Allen et al on pancreatic cysts, which discusses the role of non-operative management for the majority of these lesions. We fully agree with them that a selective approach is needed when evaluating a patient with a pancreatic cyst, particularly if it is an incidental finding, to avoid operations on benign neoplasms that may be associated with early and late complications.