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Extended Lymphadenectomy in Pancreatic Cancer Is Crucial

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Lymph node metastasis is considered one of the most significant factors associated with postoperative prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer. Some prospective studies found no significant differences in survival between patients who underwent pancreatic cancer surgery with extended lymphadenectomy and those who underwent surgery with standard lymphadenectomy. However, recent reports, such as those describing the significance of the metastatic to examined lymph node ratio, suggest the need for some degree of lymphadenectomy. This review describes the findings of published studies and discusses the usefulness of LN dissection in patients with pancreatic cancer.

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Fujii, T. Extended Lymphadenectomy in Pancreatic Cancer Is Crucial. World J Surg 37, 1778–1781 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-013-2039-0

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