Neuroendocrine tumors: a heterogeneous set of neoplasms.

The review of surgical management of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastrointestinal tract, authored by Huang, Poultsides, and Norton, is both comprehensive and accessible for readers of all backgrounds. The authors describe the various tumor types, diagnostic methods, management decisions, and prognoses for a wide array of NETs of the gastrointestinal tract. They highlight the dichotomy between the management of the sporadic forms of these tumors and management of the familial forms. The senior author, Dr. Norton, has notable experience treating patients with NETs and has played a substantial role in outlining many of the surgical treatment strategies used today.