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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Published on: March 25, 2022
Multimodality Management of Localized Biliary Cancer
Nadia Ashai1, Preethi Prasad2, Lakshmi Rajdev2
1Montefiore Medical Center, 1695 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA. nashai@montefiore.org.
Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) require lymphadenectomy during surgery. Adjuvant therapy, chemotherapy, or chemoradiation is recommended post-surgery, especially for advanced cases, with clinical trials offering further options.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) encompass diverse malignancies like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma.
- High recurrence rates necessitate comprehensive treatment strategies post-surgical resection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline current recommendations for the management of biliary tract cancers.
- To highlight the role of surgical resection, lymphadenectomy, and adjuvant therapies.
Main Methods:
- This opinion statement synthesizes existing knowledge and expert consensus on BTC treatment.
- It reviews indications for neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy and chemoradiation.
Main Results:
- Surgical resection with lymphadenectomy is recommended for eligible patients.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy or chemoradiation shows benefits, particularly for R1/R2 resections or nodal involvement.
- Neoadjuvant therapy is advised for unresectable disease, with locoregional options for chemotherapy-intolerant patients.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary approaches are crucial for optimizing BTC management.
- Clinical trial enrollment is strongly encouraged for all patients, especially those with advanced disease exploring targeted or immunotherapies.
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