Partial pancreatic tail preserving subtotal pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer: Improving glycemic control and quality of life without compromising oncological outcomes

Figure 5 Patients’ quality of life (QoL) after partial pancreatic tail preserving subtotal pancreatectomy or TP. A: Quality of life (QoL) evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30; B: Functional status; C: Pancreatic disease-specific symptoms. Patients who underwent partial pancreatic tail preserving subtotal pancreatectomy had better functional status, milder symptoms, less severe diet restriction, and stronger confidence regarding future life. The asterisk indicates a statistical difference. EORTC QLQ-C30: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire; PPTP-SP: Partial pancreatic tail preserving subtotal pancreatectomy; TP: Total pancreatectomy.