Prognostic impact of preoperative imaging parameters on resectability of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Conclusions. Current staging systems predict resectability, but there is room for improvement. Hepatic artery involvement and nodal status might be important factors for prediction of resectability and should be considered in future staging systems. PMID: 23861556 [PubMed]
Source: HPB Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: HPB Surg Source Type: research