Staging laparoscopy combined with laparoscopic ultrasound and near-infrared fluorescence imaging to detect occult pancreatic metastases

Abstract

interval [CI]), and the estimated 1-year overall survival rate was 43.7% (95% CI) for patients with M1 disease. Conclusion: Pancreatic resection for M1 periampullary cancer of the pancreas can be performed safely in wellselected patients. However, indication for surgery has to be made on an individual basis.