Small, nonfunctioning, asymptomatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs): Role for nonoperative management

Background Controversy exists regarding the optimal management of incidentally discovered, small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). Our aim was to review the outcomes of patients who underwent nonoperative and operative management. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients with nonfunction...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Surgery 2012-12, Vol.152 (6), p.965-974
Hauptverfasser:	Lee, Louis C., MD, Grant, Clive S., MD, Salomao, Diva R., MD, Fletcher, Joel G., MD, Takahashi, Naoki, MD, Fidler, Jeff L., MD, Levy, Michael J., MD, Huebner, Marianne, PhD
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Asymptomatic Diseases - therapy Biological and medical sciences Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen General aspects Humans Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Neuroendocrine Tumors - diagnosis Neuroendocrine Tumors - pathology Neuroendocrine Tumors - surgery Neuroendocrine Tumors - therapy Pancreatectomy Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology Pancreatic Neoplasms - surgery Pancreatic Neoplasms - therapy Postoperative Complications Surgery Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Background Controversy exists regarding the optimal management of incidentally discovered, small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). Our aim was to review the outcomes of patients who underwent nonoperative and operative management. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients with nonfunctioning PNETs at our institution from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2011. Patients were included if the tumor was sporadic and
ISSN:	0039-6060 1532-7361
DOI:	10.1016/j.surg.2012.08.038