Survival Benefit of Hepatopancreatoduodenectomy for Cholangiocarcinoma in Comparison to Hepatectomy or Pancreatoduodenectomy

Abstract
Perihilar and distal cholangiocarcinoma remain difficult to treat, and long-term survival is poor. We conducted a retrospective study of patients with cholangiocarcinoma to examine whether hepatopancreatoduodenectomy, in comparison to standard surgeries, provides a survival benefit.