The Optimal Approach to Surgical Management of Goblet Cell Carcinoid of the Appendix: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) is a rare and poorly understood appendiceal neoplasm, exhibiting mixed histological and aggressive clinical features. Current guidelines recommend right hemicolectomy in all cases, although there is conflicting evidence that appendicectomy alone may be sufficient. This review aims to identify the optimal surgical management for appendiceal GCC.

Methods

A systematic review was performed by searching MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials. Randomised controlled trials, cohort studies or large case series (>5 patients) reporting clinical outcomes for patients undergoing surgical management of GCC of the appendix were included. Outcomes extracted included participant and tumour characteristics, type of surg

SUBMITTER: Salama MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11353492 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature