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- Title
The effects of staging laparoscopy on trocar site and peritoneal recurrence of pancreatic cancer.
- Authors
Velanovich, V
- Abstract
Staging laparoscopy (SL) has been used to assess resectability of patients with pancreatic cancer. It has lead to increased resectability rates and decreased morbidity. However, experimental data suggests that laparoscopy and peritoneal insufflation can promote tumor growth and potential recurrence. Few clinical data exist to allow assessment of whether these theoretical concerns translate into clinical problems. The purpose of this study was to determine if SL increases the incidence of trocar-site and peritoneal recurrence of pancreatic cancer.
- Publication
Surgical endoscopy, 2004, Vol 18, Issue 2, p310
- ISSN
1432-2218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-003-8909-z