European Journal of Surgical Oncology reposted this
Excited to share our recent publication in European Journal of Surgical Oncology on gemcitabine-cisplatin induction treatment in patients with locally advanced perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (LAPCCA). ‼️ Key findings: ❇️ Promising resection rate: 26% of patients (6/23), initially diagnosed as unresectable, underwent successful resections, supporting routine re-staging after three to six cycles of treatment. ❇️ Induction chemotherapy is a feasible approach for LAPCCA, paving the way for larger prospective studies to assess long-term oncological benefits. ❇️ This "proof-of-principle" study supports further exploration of neoadjuvant approaches in initially resectable patients. https://lnkd.in/eXsftEEb Many thanks to the team and patients who contributed to this study! Joris Erdmann Mélise Sickmann Geert Kazemier Marc Besselink Hanneke Wilmink Lynn Nooijen Mahsoem Ali Heinz-Josef Klümpen Babs Zonderhuis Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg