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ea0052p20 | (1) | UKINETS2017

Prophylactic right hemicolectomy in Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: challenging the current indications

Galanopoulos Michail , McFadyen Rory , Evans Nick , Naik Rishi , Drami Ioanna , Varcada Massimo , Ogunbiyi Olagunju , Luong Tu Vinh , Watkins Jennifer , Clark Ian , Laskaratos Faidon , Mandair Dalvinder , Caplin Martyn , Toumpanakis Christos

Introduction: To prevent loco-regional recurrence and subsequent development of distant metastases in Appendiceal Neuro-Endocrine Neoplasms (ANEN), the existing Guidelines have suggested several criteria for a prophylactic right hemicolectomy, following the initial appendectomy. However, some of those criteria seem rather arbitrary and have not been validated by large studies.Aim: To assess the outcomes of prophylactic right hemicolectomy (RHC), focusing...