title: Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors.
abstract: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are a rare, heterogeneous group of neoplasms infamous for their endocrinopathies. Up to 90% of PNETs, however, are nonfunctional and are frequently detected incidentally on axial imaging during the evaluation of vague abdominal symptoms. Surgery remains the mainstay of therapy for patients diagnosed with both functional and nonfunctional PNETs. However, the multifaceted nature of PNETs challenges treatment decision making. In general, resection is recommended for patients with acceptable perioperative risk and amenable lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Jason B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL, USA. Electronic address: mbaker3@northshore.org.
authors.forename: Marshall S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018358:Neuroendocrine Tumors / Q000601:surgery*; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Management; PNET; Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor; Review; Surgery