Surgical resection of high-grade nonfunctional pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma is associated with improved survival.
Jerry JiangJoon Y ParkStephanie KimAmanda DaanTimothy DonahueMark D GirgisPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2021)
Resection of the primary site in the cohort of PNEC patients compiled by SEER is associated with improved survival. Further consideration be placed on primary surgical resection for PNEC while additional studies that can select specifically for high-grade, poorly differentiated carcinomas need to be undertaken.