Journal of Medical Diagnostic Methods
Open Access
ISSN: 2168-9784
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2168-9784
+44 1300 500008
Francesco Ferrara
Surgery and Neurosciences,
San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan
Italy
Research Article
Cholangiocarcinoma: A Single-center Western Experience
Author(s): Giulio Di Mare, Daniele Marrelli, Costantino Voglino, Francesco Ferrara, Riccardo Piagnerelli, Mario Marini and Franco RovielloGiulio Di Mare, Daniele Marrelli, Costantino Voglino, Francesco Ferrara, Riccardo Piagnerelli, Mario Marini and Franco Roviello
Background: The purpose of this study was to summarize the surgical management and to evaluate survival rate and clinical outcome of cholangiocarcinoma, in patients hospitalized in our Unit of Oncology and General Surgery.
Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 76 consecutive patients with diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma. The surgical procedure was selected based on the origin of the neoplasia. Tumor stage was defined according to the pathological tumour-node-metastasis classification (TNM 7th edtn, 2010). After resection, all patients underwent regular follow-up.
Results: During the study period, 58 patients underwent explorative laparotomy. Forty-six patients were submitted to respective surgery with curative intent. A curative resection (R0) was achieved in 42/46 resected patients. The overall median .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2168-9784.1000270