Comparing Real-life Practice to Established Guidelines in the Management of Gasteroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer Patients: A Tertiary Cancer Center Experience

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Introduction: Guidelines by ENETS in the management of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (GP-NETS) are intended as a clinical tool to practice evidence-based medicine. Its adaptability and translation in real-life setting has yet to be examined.

Aim(s): Compare clinical practice versus ENETS guidelines in the management of GP-NET patients

Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical records was performed in 27 patients diagnosed GP-NETS between 2008-2015.Initial clinical decision point was analysed. These included: initial laboratory and imaging investigations, classification on the pathological reports, medical and surgical management and time to referral to medical speciality. These points were compared to ENETS guidelines.

Conference: 13th Annual ENETSConcerence (2016)

Presenting Author: Kavan P

Authors: Kavan P, Barrera I, Rho Y, Stavrides-Eid M, Gilabert M,

Keywords: neuroendocrine, tumour, guideline,