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STAGING LAPAROSCOPY 

Laparoscopy has the advantage of directly visualizing the liver surface, the peritoneum, and local lymph nodes plus the ability to perform peritoneal cytology. [26 28,89,90]

Some trials suggest that all stage T3/4 patients diagnosed with US  should undergo staging laparoscopy. [28]

Diagnostic laparoscopy is especially important for patients who are being considered for neoadjuvant therapy trials.