Preoperative 3D Imaging Reconstruction Models for Predicting Infiltration of Major Vascular Structures in Patients During Pancreatic Surgery

Emilio Vicente, Yolanda Quijano, Luca Ballelli, Hipolito Duran, Eduardo Diaz, Isabel Fabra, Luis Malave, Pablo Ruiz, Gabriel Garabote, Federica Scarno, Adriana Gioia, Eleonora DI Guardo, Gianvito Varvaro, Riccardo Caruso, Valentina Ferri, General Surgery Department, HM Hospitales, Facultad HM de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Camilo José Cela, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales, Perugia University, Roma La Sapienza University, Trieste University, Catania University, Milano Niguarda University

Surgical Innovation

Published online on September 04, 2025

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 27-36, February 2026.
IntroductionVascular infiltration is the main limitation of resectability in locally advanced pancreatic cancer; thus, an accurate preoperative study is mandatory to plan an appropriate surgical strategy. In recent years, medical image fusion and three-...