Appendectomy vs. Hemicolectomy for 1- to 2-cm Appendix Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Survival Analysis

Examining 3,189 patients with 1- to 2-cm neuroendocrine tumors of the appendix, researchers found that while the appendectomy rate increased over the years, it wasn’t linked to improved survival compared to right hemicolectomy. Grade 2 and 3 tumors were associated with a lower likelihood of appendectomy. Despite differences in tumor grades and patient travel distance, overall survival after appendectomy was similar to hemicolectomy. The study questions the routine use of hemicolectomy for these tumors, suggesting that it may not enhance treatment outcomes.