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Editorial
. 2024 Aug 1;13(4):672-674.
doi: 10.21037/hbsn-24-290. Epub 2024 Jul 23.

Can we talk about "futile surgery" for the upfront treatment of the perihilar cholangiocarcinoma?

Maria Conticchio  1   2 , David Fuks  2 , Stylianos Tzedakis  2
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Editorial

Can we talk about "futile surgery" for the upfront treatment of the perihilar cholangiocarcinoma?

Maria Conticchio et al. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC); predictive risk score; upfront surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://hbsn.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/hbsn-24-290/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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