Multimodal and Mini-Invasive Treatment of a Multifocal Metastatic Mid-Gut Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Surgical Case Report

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Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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Goal

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Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Good

Comments: The Discussion emphasizes on the literature, highlighting the fact that neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) grow slowly and remain asymptomatic for a longer time which results to metastasis when diagnosed. It further discusses on the multimodal and multidisciplinary approaches of treatment. It also states surgical resection as the best choice for the treatment of liver metastasis which improves the rate of survival and quality of life.

Literature

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Length

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Writing style

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Further comments on the paper

Comments: The case report presents a 77-year-old male with a multifocal mid-gut neuroendocrine tumor (NET) with nodal dissemination and synchronous hepatic metastasis who was initially asymptomatic. This case signifies the importance of multimodal approach in multifocal metastatic neuroendocrine tumors and proves laparoscopy as the more effective mini-invasive radical treatment over open surgery.

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A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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