Hello @mpt and welcome to the NETs support group on Mayo Connect. You don't say how long ago you were diagnosed with the PNET, however, it appears as if this might be a recent diagnosis. Is my understanding correct?

I'm sure you are looking forward to your upcoming CT scan to see if the CAPTEM has resulted in any shrinkage of the Pnet. Do you have a date for the CT scan yet?

While we wait to see if anyone else has had the laparoscopic surgery that has been suggested to you, I am wondering if you have sought a second opinion regarding this type of surgery. It is a patient's right to seek second opinions regarding any surgery and in this situation, where the surgeon is already expressing doubts about the surgery's effectiveness, this represents strong reason to get a second opinion.

Here is some information about seeking a second opinion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/tips-for-seeking-a-second-opinion/. As NETs are a rather rare type of cancer, I would recommend that you see a NET specialist. NET specialists are specially trained to diagnose and treat NETs in the most effective way possible.

Mayo Clinic has NET specialists at all three of its locations. If you would like a second opinion at a Mayo facility, here is a link with appointment information. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63. If you cannot be seen at Mayo for any reason, here is a link to NET specialists throughout the U.S. https://www.carcinoid.org/for-patients/treatment/find-a-doctor/.

Have you considered getting a second opinion, @mpt?