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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