Treatment of Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers at a Community Hospital : Successful Application of Tertiary Care Treatment Standards
Joint Authors
Hansen, Vincent
Reilly, Mark
Harris, Robert
Moesinger, Robert C.
Whipple, Gary
Davis, Jan W.
Johnston, W. Cory
Johnson, Harold
Gray, Carl
Ingersoll, Leslye
Hill, Britani
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The treatment of pancreatic cancer and other periampullary neoplasms is complex and challenging.
Major high-volume cancer centers can provide excellent multidisciplinary care of these patients but almost two-thirds of pancreatic cancer patients are treated at low volume centers.
There is very little published data from low volume community cancer programs in regards to the treatment of periampullary cancer.
In this study, a review of comprehensive periampullary cancer care at two low volume hospitals with comparison to national standards is presented.
Methods.
This is a retrospective review of 70 consecutive patients with periampullary neoplasms who underwent surgery over a 5-year period (2006–2010) at two community hospitals.
Results.
There were 51 successful resections of 70 explorations (73%) including 34 Whipple procedures.
Mortality rate was 2.9%.
Comparison of these patients to national standards was made in terms of operative mortality, resectability rate, administration of adjuvant therapy, clinical trial participation and overall survival.
The results in these patients were comparable to national standards.
Conclusions.
With adequate commitment of resources and experienced surgical and oncologic practitioners, community cancer centers can meet national tertiary care standards in terms of pancreatic and periampullary cancer care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moesinger, Robert C.& Davis, Jan W.& Hill, Britani& Johnston, W. Cory& Gray, Carl& Johnson, Harold…[et al.]. 2011. Treatment of Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers at a Community Hospital : Successful Application of Tertiary Care Treatment Standards. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moesinger, Robert C.…[et al.]. Treatment of Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers at a Community Hospital : Successful Application of Tertiary Care Treatment Standards. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509582
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moesinger, Robert C.& Davis, Jan W.& Hill, Britani& Johnston, W. Cory& Gray, Carl& Johnson, Harold…[et al.]. Treatment of Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers at a Community Hospital : Successful Application of Tertiary Care Treatment Standards. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509582
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509582