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event, but rather an expected outcome and one that may lead to less satisfaction even after extensive counseling from very experienced PD surgeons.The follow-up period for this publication was only 3 months. Although it is a short period of time, most adverse events should be captured; however, satisfaction may change more over time. We commend the authors on a well-designed and -executed study, and eagerly await the 1-and 5-year data.