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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jul 15, 2013; 5(7): 127-131
Published online Jul 15, 2013. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v5.i7.127
Table 1 Available studies assessing the efficacy and accuracy of staging laparoscopy in detecting unresectable disease in hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Ref.nLUS(yes/no)EfficacyOverall yieldAccuracyPatients resectedn (%)Histology(yes/no)Morbidity/mortalityPeriod of study
Tilleman et al[13]110Yes41.8%72%35 (86)Yes3%/0%1993-2000
Weber et al[15]56Yes25%Whole series: 25%42% (14/33)23 (41)Yes-1997-2001
-T1: 9% (2/23)
-T2/T3: 36% (12/33)
Goere et al[16]20No25%25% (5/20)45% (5/11)9 (45)Yes6%/0%2002-2004
Connor et al[17]84Yes24% (SL)53%20 (27)Yes-1992-2003
41.5% (+ LUS)
Ruys et al[18]175No14%32%89 (51)Yes-2000-2010