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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

BTK Surgical Oncology Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 2 - Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Sep 7, 2023
The podcast covers a high-yield oral board review for surgical oncology. It includes tactics, styles, tips, and tricks to help dominate challenging scenarios. One chapter focuses on diagnosing and staging pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Another discusses patient recovery, treatment plans, and surveillance for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. There is also a chapter on determining the feasibility of surgical resection. They highlight the standard of care and surveillance monitoring for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Quick takeaways

  • A systematic diagnostic approach, including imaging and tissue diagnosis, is crucial in determining the management course for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and the consideration of neoadjuvant therapy are essential in borderline resectable cases.

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Diagnosis and Evaluation

In this podcast episode, a case of painless jaundice in a 63-year-old male is discussed. The key points cover the initial diagnostic approach, including obtaining a pancreatic protocol CT scan, and the importance of assessing anatomical resectability. The discussion also includes the role of endoscopic biliary decompression, tissue diagnosis through brushings and FNAs, and the significance of CA-19.9 levels in determining treatment options.

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