Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: The Effect of Facility Type on Patient Survival

Objectives During the last decades, significant progress has been made in the management of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs). It is unclear how the type of the treating health care facility alters patient outcomes. Methods Data from pNETs reported to the National Cancer Database between 2004 and 2016 were examined. Types of institutions were as follows: academic/research cancer program (ARP), comprehensive community cancer program (CCCP), integrated network cancer program (INCP), and community cancer program (CCP). Results A total of 17,887 patients with pNETs were analyzed. Treatment at ARPs was significantly associated with receipt of surgery (ARP, 61.9%; CCCP, 45.6%; CCP, 29.9%; INCP, 55.5%; P
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research