[Liver resection--indications and results].

Area of Science:

• Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Gastroenterology

Context:

• Liver resection is a critical treatment for liver malignancies.
• Colorectal metastases and hepatocellular carcinoma are common indications.
• Assessing surgical outcomes is vital for patient management.

Purpose:

• To retrospectively analyze the indications and outcomes of liver resection.
• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of liver resection over time.
• To determine survival rates for specific liver tumor types.

Summary:

• A retrospective study of 226 liver resections between 1977-1999 identified colorectal metastases as the primary indication (n=137).
• Hepatocellular carcinoma (n=30) and benign tumors (n=14) were other indications.
• Perioperative mortality was 3%, with no deaths in patients operated after 1987. Five-year survival was 29% for colorectal metastases and 24% for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Impact:

• Liver resection is a safe procedure with curative potential for select patients.
• Highlights the importance of patient selection for optimal surgical outcomes.
• Provides long-term survival data for liver resection in a Norwegian population.