Diagnostic laparoscopy should be performed before definitive resection for pancreatic cancer: a financial argument

ConclusionsThe present analysis supports the cost‐effectiveness of routine DL before curative resection in pancreatic cancer patients treated with either SF or NAT.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 15, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thejus T. Jayakrishnan, Hasan Nadeem, Ryan T. Groeschl, Ben George, James P. Thomas, Paul S. Ritch, Kathleen K. Christians, Susan Tsai, Douglas B. Evans, Sam G. Pappas, T. Clark Gamblin, Kiran K. Turaga Tags: Original Article Source Type: research