Surgery for Pancreatic Carcinoma: State of the Art

Shailesh V Shrikhande; Savio Barreto

doi:10.1007/s12262-011-0373-8

Surgery for Pancreatic Carcinoma: State of the Art

Shailesh V Shrikhande, Savio Barreto

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Abstract

Carcinoma of the pancreas remains a malignancy with a generally dismal outcome owing to the delayed presentation of the disease. To date, surgery affords the best outcomes when a complete resection can be achieved. Improvements in imaging, surgical techniques and adjuvant therapies are perceived advancements in the management of this cancer. This article reviews the latest evidence in terms of the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	79-86
Number of pages	8
Journal	Indian Journal of Surgery
Volume	74
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-011-0373-8
Publication status	Published - Feb 2012

Keywords

Anastomosis
Complications
Extended resections
Lymphadenectomy
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatoduodenectomy

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