The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the surgical therapy of cholangiocarcinomas.
A. A resectable distal bile duct carcinoma is best treated by a Whipple procedure
B. Klatskin tumors may require hepatic resection in attempt for potential cure
C. Regardless of the surgical resection for proximal biliary tumors, stenting of the biliary anastomosis is important
D. Complete hepatic resection with hepatic transplantation has been associated with overall good results
Answer:A
The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the surgical therapy of cholangiocarcinomas.
A. A resectable distal bile duct carcinoma is best treated by a Whipple procedure B. Klatskin tumors may require hepatic resection in attempt for potential cure C. Regardless of the surgical resection for proximal biliary tumors, stenting of the biliary anastomosis is important D. Complete hepatic resection with hepatic transplantation has been associated with overall good results