Long-term functional outcomes and quality of life assessment after pancreatic resection for low grade IPMN

Introduction: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) of the pancreas are precursor lesions that range from low- to high-grade dysplasia with the potential of progressing to invasive carcinoma. Accurate preoperative risk stratification remains challenging, leading to some patients undergoing surgery for lesions initially considered worrisome and later proven to be benign by final pathology results. Impact on long-term functional outcomes and quality of life (QoL) remain under investigated and could influence indications.