Title |
Diagnostic accuracy of laparoscopy following computed tomography (CT) scanning for assessing the resectability with curative intent in pancreatic and periampullary cancer
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Published by |
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, November 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd009323.pub2 |
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Authors |
Allen, Victoria B, Gurusamy, Kurinchi Selvan, Takwoingi, Yemisi, Kalia, Amun, Davidson, Brian R |
Abstract |
Surgical resection is the only potentially curative treatment for pancreatic and periampullary cancer. A considerable proportion of patients undergo unnecessary laparotomy because of underestimation of the extent of the cancer on computed tomography (CT) scanning. Laparoscopy can detect metastases not visualised on CT scanning, enabling better assessment of the spread of cancer (staging of cancer). There has been no systematic review or meta-analysis assessing the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in assessing the resectability with curative intent in patients with pancreatic and periampullary cancer. |
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