Perihilar cholangiocarcinomas are defined anatomically as “tumors that are located in the
extrahepatic biliary tree proximal to the origin of the cystic duct”. However, as the boundary …

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCC) is the most aggressive malignant tumor of the biliary tract.
Perihilar CCC (pCCC) is the most common CCC and is burdened by a complicated …

Every year, nearly 7500 patients in the United States are diagnosed with biliary tract cancer
[1]. Although most of these cancers arise from the gallbladder, one third arise from the bile …

Simple Summary In patients diagnosed with potentially resectable perihilar
cholangiocarcinoma, deliberate and coordinated preoperative workup and optimization of …

Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is one of the most challenging diseases with poor overall
survival. The major problem for anyone trying to convincingly compare studies among …

Background Clinically hepatobiliary resection is indicated for both hilar bile duct cancer
(BDC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma involving the hepatic hilus (CCC). The aim of …

The first separate staging system for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma was introduced by the
seventh edition American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) manual. To determine …

Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the second most common primary malignant tumor of
the liver. In the USA, there are approximately 3000 cases of CCA diagnosed annually, with …

Cholangiocarcinoma is the second most common primary malignant tumor of the liver.
Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma or Klatskin tumor represents more than 50% of all biliary tract …

Simple Summary Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is a rare disease with generally poor
outcomes. Complete surgical resection remains the only chance at long-term survival …