Isolated Liver Metastases from Neuroendocrine Tumors: Does Resection Prolong Survival?

1998371 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jeffrey M. Hardacre · Johns Hopkins University

Alì Ìhsan Uzar · Johns Hopkins University

John L. Cameron · Johns Hopkins University

Michael A. Choti · Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

Hepatic resection in selected patients with isolated liver metastases from neuroendocrine tumors may prolong survival. This conclusion was reached by comparing our resected group with an unresectable group with similar tumor burden.

Topics & Keywords

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Lung Cancer Research Studies Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 187, Issue 1, pp. 88-92

DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(98)00099-4

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