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Surgery for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEPNETS)
1Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 200, Kenner, LA 70065, USA. jboudr4@lsuhsc.edu
Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|February 26, 2011
Abstract:
The only therapy with the potential for complete cure of patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors is complete surgical excision. Surgical options per se are often dictated by the tumor's site of origin, degree of tumor burden, and overall health or debility of the individual patient. This article considers different options based on the type of tumor and site of origin.
