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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2013; 19(47): 9084-9091
Published online Dec 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i47.9084
Published online Dec 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i47.9084
Routine lymph node dissection may be not suitable for all intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients: Results of a monocentric series
Dong-Yu Li, Hai-Bin Zhang, Ning Yang, Yuan Quan, Guang-Shun Yang, Fifth Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200438, China
Author contributions: Li DY performed data collection and analysis and drafted the manuscript; Zhang HB and Yang N designed the study and edited the manuscript; Quan Y performed data collection and analysis; Yang GS designed the study, wrote and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Guang-Shun Yang, Professor, Fifth Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 225 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200438, China. forlouiseluo@gmail.com
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Received: July 15, 2013
Revised: October 21, 2013
Accepted: November 2, 2013
Published online: December 21, 2013
Revised: October 21, 2013
Accepted: November 2, 2013
Published online: December 21, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The indications for lymph node dissection (LND) in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) are still controversial. Our findings may provide a reference to the criterion for LND in ICC patients. Routine LND should be considered with discretion for ICC patients without lymph node involvement and patients with multiple tumors and lymph node metastases.