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Surgical Strategies in Patients with Advanced Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin Tumor)

Authors: J. R. Izbicki, T. Y. Tsui, B. A. Bohn, M. Bockhorn

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Background

Surgical resection represents the only potentially curative treatment for hilar cholangicarcinoma. Because of the aggressive nature and the absence of effective adjuvant therapy treatment remains still a challenge.

Discussion

This manuscript reviews management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma with a focus on operative strategy.

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Title: Surgical Strategies in Patients with Advanced Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin Tumor)
Authors: J. R. Izbicki
T. Y. Tsui
B. A. Bohn
M. Bockhorn
Publication date: 01-03-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-012-2109-x

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Surgical Strategies in Patients with Advanced Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin Tumor)

Abstract

Background

Discussion

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