Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(11):801-805

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2010.11.001

On development of pancreatic endocrine surgery in China

Xi CHEN

Keywords

Pancreatic endocrine tumor; Diagnosis; Treatment

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

The paper summarized the current situation of diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic endocrine tumors (PETs)in China.In recent sixty years, we understand PETs more deeply, and have all kinds of imaging technique to localize the tumors.It makes more cases having been diagnosed.Operation is the most important and the first choice of treatment.The concept of minimal-invasion runs through the surgical procedure.Multi-model strategy is used in therapy for malignant PETs with liver metastasis.Basic research is focused in mechanism and early diagnosis and it helps the clinical practice.Specialization and co-operation are emphasized in the development of PETs diagnosis and treatment.