[The TNM classification of pancreas cancer]

According to the TNM-System classification for the cancer of pancreas 331 subjects were collected. Some important factors were associated with the survival time of patients, i.g. the localization, the size and the histological type of tumors. It is well known that when distant metastases are found, only a palliative operation is possible while metastases in the regional lymph nodes are considered as a critical moment of the treatment of this disease. Teamwork is strongly recommended between the surgeon and pathologist to achieve better results as it is presented by classification. Following this fact it is possible to determine accurately the actual stage of any cancer of pancreas. As a result of the present findings it should be suggested to establish comparable and standardised programs for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.