Systematic review of innovative ablative therapies for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Volume: 102, Issue: 3, Pages: 182 - 193
Published: Feb 1, 2015
Abstract
Background Locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) is associated with a very poor prognosis. Current palliative (radio)chemotherapy provides only a marginal survival benefit of 2–3 months. Several innovative local ablative therapies have been explored as new treatment options. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the clinical outcomes of these ablative therapies. Methods A systematic search in PubMed, Embase and the...
Paper Details
Title
Systematic review of innovative ablative therapies for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Published Date
Feb 1, 2015
Volume
102
Issue
3
Pages
182 - 193
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