A cohort of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy was grouped by postoperative fluid resuscitation and compared for major adverse events.
More positive fluid balance on postoperative days 0, 1, and 2 was significantly associated with incidence of major adverse events, ICU admission, and length of stay.
The association between fluid balance and adverse events diminished over the postoperative period and was not present by postoperative day 3.
Restrictive fluid resuscitation following pancreaticoduodenectomy may improve postoperative outcomes.