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OHSU Comments on Pancreatic Resection:
Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon’s only academic medical center. OHSU is a respected regional resource because of the knowledge, expertise and leading-edge medical technology that is available at OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and their numerous clinics and specialized centers. Doctors from throughout Oregon refer patients to OHSU when the necessary level of care or expertise is not available closer to home. Because OHSU is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centers in Oregon, OHSU accepts many patients who are critically ill or injured. OHSU only transfers patients who no longer require its unique services and can be tranferred to a hospital that is closer to their homes and can continue their care.
What is pancreatic resection?
A pancreatic resection is a demanding and very specialized surgery to remove part of the
pancreas. The pancreas is located near the stomach. It is a vital part of the digestive system.
OHSU expertise with pancreatic resection
OHSU surgeons have the necessary skills to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients who
require surgery on their digestive systems. OHSU surgeons and clinical teams at OHSU
have specific expertise in pancreatic resections.
OHSU results
In 2004 surgeons at OHSU operated on 18 patients who needed pancreatic resections. This
was 29% of all pancreatic resections performed in Oregon. That number far exceeds the 11
procedures the State recommends as demonstrating experience with this type of surgery.
In 2004 none of the patients who had pancreatic resections at OHSU died during the post-
operative period. This is a 0% death rate.
OHSU results compared with other Oregon hospitals
OHSU’s results were far better than Oregon’s average death rate of 4.2% and the national
death rate of 7.7%.
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