Surgery: How to choose which operation to go for?

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How to choose which operation to go for?

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Size of MPD	
Large PD (≥5mm) : Drainage Procedure  , better outcome
Small PD (<5mm) : Resection Procedure , Poorer outcome
Presence of Pancreatic Head mass
Distal CBD obstruction
Suspicious of Malignancy

Surgery

How to choose which operation to go for?

Size of MPD Large PD (≥5mm) : Drainage Procedure , better outcome Small PD (<5mm) : Resection Procedure , Poorer outcome Presence of Pancreatic Head mass Distal CBD obstruction Suspicious of Malignancy

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