Revisão bibliográfica do diagnóstico e tratamento do câncer de pâncreas.

Abstract

Introduction: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a disease with a high mortality rate and a progressively increasing incidence worldwide. In this sense, it is a pathology characterized by the fact that it is usually diagnosed in an advanced stage scenario, which contributes to the low five-year survival of patients. On the other hand, the management of pancreatic cancer is evolving as new surgical approaches and drug therapies are introduced. Objective: To trace, through an integrative review, the most up-to-date knowledge on current treatment data and innovative approaches related to pancreatic adenocarcinoma, identifying gaps that aim to stimulate further research on this malignancy. Method: An integrative literature review whose searches were performed by associating descriptors and keywords in the Pubmed database. Result: This review analyzed selected articles published between the years 2015 - 2022 and identified knowledge deficits, especially regarding the development of effective techniques for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Conclusion: Although there is a great effort to optimize diagnosis and treatment, currently patients who develop pancreatic adenocarcinoma are still subjected to ineffective care processes.