Introduction In selected patients with chronic pancreatitis, total pancreatectomy with islet
autotransplantation can be effective for the treatment of intractable pain while ameliorating
postoperative diabetes. Improved quality of life scores and decreased daily narcotic use, as
indicators of successful pain relief, are expected after total pancreatectomy. These outcomes
and their relationship have not been well examined in this patient group. Methods A
prospectively collected database of patients undergoing extensive pancreatectomy with islet …