E. Hain, J. Gharios, R. Sindayigaya, S. Gaujoux
Oncologie, Vol.21, No.2, pp. 91-96, 2019, DOI:10.3166/onco-2019-0048
Abstract Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are rare and can
occur in all parts of the digestive tract. They can be functional or non-functional. All patients presenting NET should be
discussed for the surgical management within the RENATEN tumor board. For sporadic pancreatic NET, surgery is
recommended for non-functional lesion >2 cm in size and/or
associated with ductal dilatation. For non-aggressive tumor,
parenchyma-sparing surgery should be preferred to avoid
exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. For small
bowel NET, surgery must always be considered to avoid
complications such as small bowel obstruction. Lymphadenectomy must include at least 8 noded. Surgery must avoid
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