Pancreatic, periampullary and biliary cancer with liver metastases: Should we consider resection in selected cases?

Aim: To analyse the safety and efficacy of curative intent surgery in biliary and pancreatic cancer.

Methods: An extensive literature review was performed using MEDLINE, Google Scholar and EMBASE to identify articles regarding hepato-pancreatoduodenectomy or resection of liver metastasis in patients with pancreatic, biliary tract, periampullary and gallbladder cancers.

Results: A total of 19 studies were identified and reviewed.