FRS Risk 2.4

This application serves as a valuable resource for surgeons engaged in pancreatoduodenectomy, particularly in addressing the complex issue of pancreatic fistula. Its multifaceted features offer a comprehensive approach to risk assessment and management in surgical settings:

1. Risk Assessment Tool: The application includes an intuitive risk assessment tool that enables real-time evaluation of the likelihood of developing a clinically significant pancreatic fistula. Users can input key elements of the Fistula Risk Score (FRS) to receive immediate and tailored assessments, as well as insights into various outcome metrics. The tool’s adaptability allows it to present information across different levels of specificity, from broad FRS risk zones to detailed scenarios.
2. Personalized Medicine Guide: A thorough guide on personalized approaches to mitigate pancreatic fistula is provided. This feature outlines best-practice strategies tailored to specific clinical situations encountered in the operating room, supported by in-depth explanations and relevant literature summaries that enhance understanding of each technique’s applicability.
3. Individual Practice Data Repository: The application includes a performance improvement component that enables surgeons to maintain their own repository of practice data. This feature facilitates tracking of updated fistula risk assessments, actual surgical outcomes, and the application of various mitigation strategies, thereby forming a foundation for ongoing performance evaluation.
4. Contemporary Bibliography: A comprehensive bibliography is available, encompassing current literature on pancreatic fistula, including significant studies conducted by the Pancreas Fistula Study Group. This compilation offers a robust scientific framework for the knowledge presented within the application.
5. Direct Literature Access: Users can access literature references directly through quick links to PubMed abstracts. Additionally, selected key papers are available as free PDFs for further reading.
6. Educational Podcast Link: The application also provides access to an hour-long podcast from Cold Steel titled “Masterclass on Pancreatic Fistula.” This resource synthesizes various concepts related to this challenging complication, offering an overarching perspective beneficial for practitioners.