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Update on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Logan R McKenna1, Barish H Edil1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Academic Office One, Aurora, CO, USA.

Gland Surgery
|December 11, 2014
PubMed

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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are rare. Advances in surgical techniques and systemic therapies are improving treatment for localized and metastatic pNETs, offering new hope for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) represent 1-2% of pancreatic neoplasms.
  • Recent advancements have significantly improved our understanding and treatment of pNETs.
  • Most patients present with metastatic disease due to infrequent early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
  • To highlight the evolving role of surgical and systemic therapies in managing pNETs.
  • To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary care for patients with pNETs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor treatment.
  • Analysis of advancements in surgical techniques, including laparoscopic approaches.
  • Evaluation of progress in systemic and targeted molecular therapies.

Main Results:

  • Surgical excision remains the primary curative therapy for localized pNETs.
  • Laparoscopic techniques are increasingly feasible for complex pancreatic resections.
  • Significant progress has been made in systemic and targeted molecular therapies for metastatic pNETs.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary care integrating surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies is crucial for managing pNETs.
  • Ongoing research and technological advancements continue to improve outcomes for pNET patients.
  • Early detection remains a challenge, underscoring the need for improved diagnostic strategies.
Keywords:
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET)islet cell tumorlaparoscopic pancreas surgeryliver metastasesneuroendocrine neoplasmpancreaspancreas cancersurgical therapytargeted therapy

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