Modified Frailty Index Predicts Morbidity and Mortality After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Clancy Clark discuss the use of a modified frailty index as a predictor in pancreaticoduodenectomy, its association with postoperative morbidity and mortality, and how it can aid in preoperative risk stratification. Dr. Clark is author of, “Modified Frailty Index Predicts Morbidity and Mortality After Pancreaticoduodenectomy.” Dr. Clark is an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC.  He is a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon specializing in pancreatic cancer.

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"Speaking of SurgOnc" is a podcast series brought to you by the Annals of Surgical Oncology (ASO) and the Society of Surgical Oncology(SSO). Dr. Frederick L. (Rick) Greene, ASO Deputy Editor, will explore and expand upon ideas and concepts described in articles published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Greene will interview authors and leading experts about topics of current importance in surgical oncology.