Surgical strategies in patients with advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor)

J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Mar;17(3):581-5. doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-2109-x. Epub 2012 Dec 14.

Abstract

Background: Surgical resection represents the only potentially curative treatment for hilar cholangicarcinoma. Because of the aggressive nature and the absence of effective adjuvant therapy treatment remains still a challenge.

Discussion: This manuscript reviews management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma with a focus on operative strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Hepatectomy / methods*
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Klatskin Tumor / diagnosis
  • Klatskin Tumor / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged