Improving prognosis of pancreatic cancer by standardization of surgical procedures and multimodality treatment
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2011.06.001
- VernacularTitle:以规范化手术及综合治疗为策略改善胰腺癌预后
- Author:
Taiping ZHANG
;
Hanxiang ZHAN
;
Yupei ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pancreatic cancer;
Surgery;
R0 resection;
Chemotherapy;
Radiation therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2011;17(6):441-443
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a highly malignant tumor and its prognosis is poor. The key factors for cure and prolonged survival are early detection, adequate evaluation of resectability and surgical resection with microscopic tumor clearance. Surgeons should pay attention to standardize operative procedures to increase the R0 resection rate. Whipple specimens should be inked and examined carefully. Postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy are beneficial in the prevention of local tumor recurrence and distant metastasis. Inter-disciplinary cooperation and multimodality treatment are helpful to improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients with pancreatic cancer.
