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Review
. 2006 Jan;13(1):32-41.
doi: 10.1177/107327480601300105.

Resection of colorectal liver metastases: current perspectives

James M McLoughlin  1 , Eric H Jensen, Mokenge Malafa
Affiliations
Review

Resection of colorectal liver metastases: current perspectives

James M McLoughlin et al. Cancer Control. 2006 Jan.

Abstract

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.

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