Clinical Benefits of Conversion Surgery for Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Single-Institution, Retrospective Analysis

Background: Unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (UR-PDAC) has a poor prognosis. Conversion surgery is considered a promising strategy for improving the prognosis of UR-PDAC. This study aimed to investigate the clinical benefits of conversion surgery in patients with UR-PDAC. Methods: We re...

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Main Authors: Yuko Mataki, Hiroshi Kurahara, Tetsuya Idichi, Kiyonori Tanoue, Yuto Hozaka, Yota Kawasaki, Satoshi Iino, Kosei Maemura, Hiroyuki Shinchi, Takao Ohtsuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/5/1057