Table 2 Detection of unresectable disease at laparoscopic ultrasound based on CT grade

From: Refining the role of laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound in the staging of presumed pancreatic head and ampullary tumours

 

CT potentially resectable

CT unresectable

Grade

O

A

B

C

D

E

F

Number

26

32

6

11

39

29

9

Unresectable at laparoscopic ultrasounda

3

8

1

4

14

17

9

Percentage deemed unresectable

12%

25%

17%

36%

36%

59%

100%

  1. aLiver metastases, peritoneal metastases or vascular invasion.
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