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- Title
Current State of Multidisciplinary Treatment in Cholangiocarcinoma.
- Authors
Ben Khaled, Najib; Jacob, Sven; Rössler, Daniel; Bösch, Florian; De Toni, Enrico N.; Werner, Jens; Ricke, Jens; Mayerle, Julia; Seidensticker, Max; Schulz, Christian; Fabritius, Matthias P.
- Abstract
Background: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a highly aggressive malignancy, and its incidence seems to be increasing over the last years. Given the high rate of irresectability at the time of initial diagnosis, new treatment approaches are important to achieve better patient outcomes. Our review provides an overview of current multimodal therapy options across different specialties of gastroenterology/oncology, surgery, and interventional radiology. Summary: CCA is subdivided into clinically and molecularly distinct phenotypes. Surgical treatment currently is the only potentially curative therapy, but unfortunately, the majority of all patients are not eligible for resection at the time of initial diagnosis due to anatomic location, inadequate hepatic reserve, metastatic disease, or limiting comorbidities. However, multimodal treatment options are available to prolong survival, relieve symptoms, and maintain life quality. Key Messages: The treatment of CCA is complex and requires close interdisciplinary collaboration and individualized treatment planning to ensure optimal patient care at specialized centers. Molecular profiling of patients and inclusion into clinical trials is highly recommended.
- Subjects
CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA; COMBINED modality therapy; INTERVENTIONAL radiology; QUALITY of life; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Digestive Diseases, 2022, Vol 40, Issue 5, p581
- ISSN
0257-2753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000520346