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Preoperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical decision-making in patients with borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology [Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol] 2024 Feb; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 101-124. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 30. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Surgical resection combined with systemic chemotherapy is the cornerstone of treatment for patients with localized pancreatic cancer. Upfront surgery is considered suboptimal in cases with extensive vascular involvement, which can be classified as either borderline resectable pancreatic cancer or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. In these patients, FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy is currently used as preoperative chemotherapy and is eventually combined with radiotherapy. Thus, more patients might reach 5-year overall survival. Patient selection for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and subsequent surgery is based on anatomical, biological and conditional parameters. Current guidelines and clinical practices vary considerably regarding preoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy, response evaluation, and indications for surgery. In this Review, we provide an overview of the clinical evidence regarding disease staging, preoperative therapy, response evaluation and surgery in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. In addition, a clinical work-up is proposed based on the available evidence and guidelines. We identify knowledge gaps and outline a proposed research agenda.<br /> (© 2023. Springer Nature Limited.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1759-5053
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38036745
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-023-00856-2