Objective:

To improve understanding of current issues in the clinical staging of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) through a pan-European survey.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• 51 clinicians from 47 medical centres across 20 European countries participated.
• 94% of centres had multidisciplinary team (MDT) conferences for patient assessment.
• 53% of centres offered evaluation for transplantation eligibility for unresectable pCCA, with significant differences based on centralization.
• 76% of centres recommended MRI with liver-specific contrast for localized disease assessment.
• 51% of centres preferred endoscopic biliary drainage as the primary intervention for biliary obstruction.

Interpretation:

The survey reveals variability in clinical practices and resources for the staging and management of pCCA across Europe.

Limitations:

• The survey was voluntary and may not represent all clinicians involved in pCCA management.
• Data were collected from a limited number of centres, which may affect generalizability.

Conclusion:

The findings indicate challenges and variability in the clinical staging and management of pCCA.

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