[Liver metastases of colorectal carcinoma--how often can be operated upon?]

Zentralbl Chir. 2007 Aug;132(4):281-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-981196.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Recurrent liver metastases of colorectal carcinoma are frequent. The repeat hepatectomy is superior to other therapeutic options. In about 20% of patients with recurrent liver metastases a complete resection (R0) is possible. The morbidity of repeat hepatectomy is similar to that of first hepatectomy. The 5-year survival rate after repeat hepatectomy ranges between 30 and 40%. Often in the follow-up additional operations become necessary for extrahepatic recurrencies. For determination of the optimal therapy an interdisciplinary approach must be chosen.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Colorectal Neoplasms*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Hepatectomy* / methods
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / mortality
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Palliative Care
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors