Surgery for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEPNETS).

The only therapy with the potential for complete cure of patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors is complete surgical excision. Surgical options per se are often dictated by the tumor's site of origin, degree of tumor burden, and overall health or debility of the individual patient. This article considers different options based on the type of tumor and site of origin.