Jakob R. Izbicki

TL;DR: In this article, an international panel of pancreatic surgeons, working in well-known, high-volume centers, reviewed the literature on the topic and worked together to develop a simple, objective, reliable, and easy-to-apply definition of postoperative pancreatic fistula, graded primarily on clinical impact.

TL;DR: The present definition and clinical grading of POPF should allow realistic comparisons of surgical experiences in the future when new techniques, new operations, or new pharmacologic agents that may impact surgical treatment of pancreatic disorders are addressed.

TL;DR: This new definition and grading system of postoperative pancreatic Fistula should lead to a more universally consistent evaluation of operative outcomes after pancreatic operation and will allow for a better comparison of techniques used to mitigate the rate and clinical impact of a pancreatic fistula.

TL;DR: The International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) developed an objective and generally applicable definition with grades of delayed gastric emptying (DGE) based primarily on severity and clinical impact as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: An objective, universally accepted definition and clinical grading of PPH is important for the appropriate management and use of interventions in PPH and would allow comparisons of results from future clinical trials.