Reassessing the role of lymph node dissection in pancreatic cancer surgery: Balancing oncologic control and immune function preservation

Figure 1 Comparison of standard vs extended lymphadenectomy in pancreatic cancer surgery. This figure visually contrasts standard and extended lymphadenectomy, highlighting both oncological and immunological outcomes. Standard lymphadenectomy is associated with lower morbidity and preserved immune function, while extended lymphadenectomy offers no survival benefit and increases complications, potentially impairing immune function.