Curative-intent pancreas resection for pancreatic metastases: surgical and oncological results

ConclusionDespite malignant disease, overall survival of patients after metastasectomy for pancreatic metastasis is acceptable. Better survival appears to be associated with the primary tumor entity. Further research should focus on molecular markers to elucidate the mechanisms of pancreatic metastasis to choose the suitable therapeutic approach for the individual patient.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Metastasis - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research