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Diagnosed 1/31/25. Cat scan is on 6/11/25. Laparoscopic surgery has not been suggested, only open surgery which is why I have reached out on here. I found a Dr. Ephraim Tang in Ontario Canada that did the laparoscopic on a patient of similar diagnosis. I am waiting for a call from him. I have an upcoming appointment with another surgeon here in New York. And I have two others in New York as well. I was just reaching out on this forum to see if anyone else has had a similar diagnosis and had laparoscopic surgery.
I did call the Mayo Clinic in Rochester but they told me I would have to redo my PET scan and other tests at their facility. I was told the PET scan is typically done once. I don't feel the need for redoing all the scans in Rochester. I have all my reports and CDs available for them.

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@mpt As you have indicated that you are in New York, the listing of NETs specialists includes several in NY. Here is the list by state: https://www.carcinoid.org/for-patients/treatment/find-a-doctor/.

I wish you well as you continue to search for the best answer. Will you continue to post and let me know how you are progressing in making this decision?