Distal Cholangiocarcinoma and Periampullary Cancer

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Located deep within the surgical soul, and surrounded by a forest of critical structures, cancers of the distal biliary tract and periampullary region are difficult to…

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Anatomic Considerations, Operative Techniques, and Perioperative Management of Hepatobiliary Malignancies

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Surgical resection is the first-line treatment for selected patients with hepatobiliary malignancies. With refinements in surgical techniques and perioperative patient care, the safety of liver resection…

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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

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BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare malignancy of mesenchymal origin. The true incidence of GIST has historically been underestimated as these tumors were commonly misclassified…

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Mucinous Appendiceal Tumors

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The incidence of appendiceal tumors in the United States is approximately 2500 to 5000 cases per year.1,2 There are two major types of appendiceal neoplasms: nonepithelial…

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Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from Colorectal Origin

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OVERVIEW Print Section Listen Peritoneal carcinomatosis from a colorectal primary represents one of several metastatic pathways. Colorectal cancers may spread by lymphatic and hematogenous dissemination in addition to contiguous and transperitoneal…

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Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma

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BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but highly lethal cancer that arises from the serosal membranes of the abdominal cavity. MPM represents about 15 to…

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Treatment of Locally Advanced Colorectal Cancer

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen In the United States, rectal cancer is diagnosed in approximately 40,000 individuals annually.1 Although definitions vary, locally advanced rectal cancer generally refers to patients with T3/T4…

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Cytoreductive Surgery and Peritoneal-Based Therapies

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Peritoneal metastases occur by “seeding” or direct contact unlike the more common hematogenous or lymphatic routes seen in most malignancies. This method of spread leads to…

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Anal Cancer

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BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Prevalence Anal cancer accounts for 3% of all lower gastrointestinal tract malignancies in the United States.1 It is predicted that 8080 new cases of anal cancer…

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