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Application of Laparoscopic Hepatectomy Combined with Intraoperative Microwave Ablation in Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis
Published on: March 3, 2023
Resection of colorectal liver metastases: current perspectives
James M McLoughlin1, Eric H Jensen, Mokenge Malafa
1Gastrointestinal Tumor Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612-9497, USA.
Background:
Metastases to the liver is the leading cause of death in patients with colorectal cancer.
Methods:
The authors review the data on diagnosis and management of this clinical problem, and they discuss management options that can be considered.
Results:
Complete surgical resection of metastases from colorectal cancer that are localized to the liver results in 5-year survival rates ranging from 26% to 40%.
Conclusions:
By adding modalities such as targeted systemic therapy and other "local" treatments for liver metastases, further gains in survival are anticipated.
