Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Clinical Aspects, Pathology and Treatment

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary tumor of the liver. To further define its clinicopathology and surgical management, we reviewed our experience. Clinical presentations of 32 patients with ICC was similar to that with hepatocellular carcinoma. Jaundice occurred in only 27 percent. ICC was unresectable due to advanced disease stage in 81 percent. Six patients had curative resections with two 5 year disease free survivors. Underlying liver disease was associated with ICC in 34 percent of patients

Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia in the Elderly

Laparoscopic Heller myotomy can safely be performed in elderly patients and can provide significant symptom relief