Risk factors and patterns of postoperative recurrence in distal cholangiocarcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Distal cholangiocarcinoma (dCCA) is characterized by an unfavorable prognosis and high recurrence rates even after curative-intent resection. This study aimed to evaluate clinicopathological factors associated with postoperative recurrence. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA g...