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Re-resection for colorectal liver metastasis

H Bismuth1, R Adam, F Navarro

  • 1Hepato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, Paul Brousse Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Paris Sud, Villejuif, France.

Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
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Repeat liver resection for colorectal cancer recurrence is safe and effective. This approach offers a chance for long-term remission in eligible patients with isolated liver disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colorectal Cancer Management

Background:

  • Advancements in liver resection have led to decreased mortality and morbidity.
  • An aggressive approach is now considered for liver metastases from colorectal cancer.
  • Repeat liver resection is an option for isolated liver recurrence after initial hepatectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of repeat liver resection for recurrent colorectal cancer liver metastases.
  • To assess the outcomes of repeat hepatectomy in patients with isolated liver recurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 55 repeat hepatic resections in 44 patients over a 2-year period.
  • Data collection included operative mortality, postoperative morbidity, and long-term survival.

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  • Literature review on repeat hepatectomy for colorectal cancer recurrence.

    • Main Results:

    • No operative mortality was observed in the series of repeat hepatic resections.
    • Postoperative morbidity was 15%, comparable to that of first-time hepatectomies.
    • The 5-year survival rate after a second hepatectomy was 44%.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeat hepatectomy can be performed safely for patients with resectable liver recurrence.
    • This procedure offers the sole opportunity for long-term remission in select patients.
    • Repeat liver resection is a viable option when extrahepatic disease is absent.