This protocol applies to patients presenting with pancreatic pseudocyst in whom cystic neoplasia of the pancreas is suspected. This specific clinical context influences the management pathway and the choice of intervention.
Suspected cystic neoplasia is the defining feature of this scenario. When a pancreatic cyst raises concern for an underlying neoplastic process, clinical decision-making follows a distinct pathway from pseudocysts without this suspicion.
In this setting, open surgical intervention has an established role. The complete protocol details which specific procedures are indicated and under what conditions — the full structured regimen is available via the link below.
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000960