Yield of staging laparoscopy before treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer to detect occult metastases

ConclusionThe yield of staging laparoscopy for occult intrahepatic or peritoneal metastases in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer was 19%. Staging laparoscopy is recomended for patients with LAPC for accurate staging to determine optimal treatment.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research