Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734645 | Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Contemporary patients have an adequate number of nodes examined during standard pancreaticoduodenectomy. This, along with rising rates of N1 cancer detection and improved survival for both node-positive and node-negative patients, suggest more accurate classification of lymph node status. However, no increased benefit is achieved beyond 30 nodes. Overall, lymph node status remains a strong prognosticator for overall survival.
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Authors
Mariam F. MD, MPH, Susanna W.L. BS, Gyulnara G. MD, Sing Chau MS, Waddah MD, Gamze MD, Jennifer F. MD, MPH, FACS,