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It is already known that pancreatic cancer, whether advanced or localised, causes impairment in quality of life, and survivors of surgery can have quality of life impaired by recognised and predictable pancreatic deficiencies. Methods: A literature review of key themes affecting quality of life in pancreatic cancer are presented here. Results: The biological features of the precursors of pancreatic cancer are described, with the rationale for surveillance and effects of surgical management in different conditions. Conclusions: Surgery for pancreatic cancer carries the potential for high impact on quality of life after survivorship after initial surgical intervention. 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