MP shows potential as an effective novel type of resorbable biomaterial to reduce postoperative adhesion. The easy placement and handling of this material make the MP powder attractive as a tissue adhesion barrier.
HighlightsPalliative surgery should be considered in recurrent pancreatic cancer patients.Surgery for malignant bowel obstruction may have a positive impact in select patients.
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