Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) resection during pancreatectomy for malignant disease of the pancreas: a systematic review

SMA resection during pancreatectomy is undertaken infrequently incurring high peri-operative morbidity and mortality. Median survival is 11 (95% CI 9.5-12.5) months. In contemporary practice there is no evidence to support SMA resection during pancreatectomy.