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Factors determining suitability for surgical management of pancreatic malignancy

“ Resectable Not resectable The tumour extends to less than 25% of the circumference of the superior mesenteric vein Extends beyond the pan...

ResectableNot resectable
The tumour extends to less than 25% of the circumference of the superior mesenteric veinExtends beyond the pancreatic margin Invasion of adjacent organs
The tumour extends to 25% and 50% of the circumference of the superior mesenteric arteryTumour is in contact with more than half of the superior mesenteric artery
Invasion of the duodenum (would be resected with Whipple procedure)Enlarged regional lymph nodes outside resection boundaries