Survival benefit in patients after palliative resection vs non-resection colon cancer surgery

INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death by malignancy in western countries. About 30% of patients, detected by screening programs for colorectal cancer, present with distant metastases[1] and non- resectable distant metastases …     

Hepatic resection in stage IV colorectal cancer: prognostic predictors of outcome

Background and aims Hepatic resection has been proposed as an effective way to treat metastatic colorectal carcinoma. The aim of the study was to determine if contemporary resection of intestinal primary tumor and hepatic metastases is effective in the treatment of patients with metastases that are recognized at the initial clinical presentation of the primary tumor.Methods In a retrospective study, univariate and multivariate models were used to analyze the effect of patient demographics, tumor characteristics, and treatment factors on early and long-term outcome of patients submitted to synchronous intestinal and hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases. From 1988 to 1999, 78 patients underwent surgical resection of primary colorectal tumor and hepatic metastases with curative intent. Criteria for study recruitment included primary tumor controllable, no extrahepatic disease detectable, and negative surgical margins of hepatic resection.Results The univariate analysis disclosed as adverse predictors of the long-term outcome the numbers of metastases (3; >3), pre-operative CEA value >100 ng/ml, resection margin <10 mm, and portal nodal status. Multivariate analysis confirmed number of metastases, resection margin and portal nodal status as independent predictors.Conclusions Our findings confirm hepatic resection as an effective procedure when undertaking combined bowel and hepatic resection. The applicability and the outcome of this surgical strategy is definitively influenced by the chance of a radical resection of the primary tumor, the number of hepatic metastases, resection margin wider than 1 cm, positive portal nodes, and the absence of any extrahepatic metastatic disease.     

Multivariate Analysis of Predictive Factors for Early Postoperative Death After Colorectal Surgery in Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Synchronous Unresectable Liver Metastases

Purpose Surgery of the primary tumor in patients with colorectal cancer and unresectable synchronous liver metastases remains controversial. This study was designed to evaluate predictive preoperative factors of early postoperative death (<3 months) in such patients. Methods This study included 80 patients who underwent colorectal resection (n = 56) or diversion stoma (n = 24) for colorectal cancer with unresectable liver metastases. Twenty-two patients (28 percent) died during the first three months after surgery with two (2.5 percent) in-hospital postoperative deaths. Analysis of predictive preoperative factors for three-month postoperative death risk was performed. Results In univariate analysis, age older than 75 years (P = 0.01), American Society of Anesthesiologists grade > II (P = 0.009), symptomatic patient (P = 0.01), bowel obstruction (P = 0.03), aspartate aminotransferase serum level >50 (1.5 N) IU/L (P = 0.008), and alkaline phosphatase >200 (2 N) IU/L (P = 0.02) were prognostic risk factors for three-month death after surgery. In multivariate analysis, age older than 75 years (relative risk = 7.9; P = 0.04) and aspartate aminotransferase serum level >50 IU/L (relative risk = 8.3; P = 0.03) were independent risk factors. Conclusions In patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous unresectable liver metastases, the three-month mortality rate was high (28 percent). Thus, better knowledge of risk factors could help select patients who could possibly benefit from surgery. The study suggested that age older than 75 years and liver cytolysis (>1.5 N) are associated with an increased three-month postoperative death risk. In these patients, surgery should be avoided. Read at the meeting of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 30 to May 5, 2005.     

Favorable short-term and long-term outcome after elective radical rectal cancer resection in patients 75 years of age or older

PURPOSE: Because the elderly population in Western countries is rapidly increasing, as is their life expectancy, studies aimed at determining the impact of major surgery for primary rectal cancer in this group are warranted. The purpose of this study was to compare perioperative morbidity and mortality and long-term disease-specific and overall survival in primary rectal cancer patients, older and younger than 75 years of age, subject to major pelvic surgery. METHODS: From September 1986 to December 1996, the Prospective Colorectal Service Database identified 1,120 consecutive patients who underwent major pelvic surgery for primary rectal cancer. Of these, 157 (15 percent) were 75 years of age or older and comprise the elderly group. From the remaining 963 patients younger than 75 years of age, a representative random sample of 174 was selected and constitutes the younger group. Data were obtained from computerized databases and confirmed via chart review and telephone interviews. RESULTS: Perioperative complications were observed in 53 (34 percent) elderly and 63 (36 percent;P=not significant) younger patients. Perioperative deaths occurred in two (1.3 percent) elderly and one (0.6 percent;P=not significant) younger patient. The median follow-up time was 48 months. Although the overall survival was lower in the elderly group (P=0.02; the 5-year overall survival rates were 51 and 66 percent), the disease-specific survival rate was similar in the two groups (P=0.75; the 5-year disease-specific survival rates were 69 and 71 percent). CONCLUSION: In select individuals 75 years of age or older, major pelvic surgery for primary rectal cancer can be done with perioperative morbidity and mortality rates comparable to those obtained in younger individuals, while achieving excellent disease-specific and overall long-term survival.     

Challenges in the multidisciplinary management of stage IV colon and rectal cancer

Colorectal metastases still represent a challenge to all oncologists despite progresses achieved by improved resectability, systemic chemotherapy and targeted therapies. In particular in patients with oligo-metastases, the role of surgical resections has been redefined. Resection is the most effective treatment method for liver metastases performed with curative intent; however, primary rate of resectability is low. Several methods to increase resectability have been developed: conversion chemotherapy, portal vein embolization, two-stage resections, vascular reconstruction of the liver veins, combination of resection and intraoperative ablation. Liver resections can be performed at present with low mortality. Patients with isolated peritoneal metastases, no extra-abdominal disease, low volume tumor and complete surgical cytoreduction do benefit from surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Several national guidelines recommend multimodality treatment for highly selected patients. The management of stage IV colorectal cancer includes several disciplines with focus on resection. A multidisciplinary evaluation of all patients is of crucial importance to define the treatment sequence and individual strategies for each patient.     

Predictors of survival in recurrent rectal cancer after resection and intraoperative radiotherapy

PURPOSE: This study was designed to determine predictors of survival after surgery and intraoperative radiotherapy for recurrent rectal cancer. METHODS: From a prospective database, 634 patients undergoing resection for recurrent rectal cancer between January 1990 and June 2000 were identified. Of these, 111 received intraoperative radiotherapy with curative intent, and 100 were available for follow-up. Clinicopathologic variables from both the primary and recurrent operations were evaluated as predictors of disease-free and disease-specific survival by multivariate Cox regression and log-rank test. RESULTS: There were 54 males and 46 females, with a median age of 57 (range, 37–83) years. With a median follow-up of 23.2 months, 60 patients (60 percent) recurred: 20 (33 percent) locally, 27 (45 percent) distantly, and 13 (22 percent) at both sites. Of all variables analyzed, only complete resection with microscopically negative margins and the absence of vascular invasion in the recurrent specimen predicted improved disease-free and disease-specific survival (P < 0.01 for all). Median disease-free survival and median disease-specific survival were 31.2 and 66.1 months, respectively, for complete resection compared with 7.9 and 22.8 months for resection with microscopic or grossly positive margins (P < 0.01 for both). Median disease-free survival and median disease-specific survival were 6.4 and 16.1 months, respectively, in the presence of vascular invasion in the recurrent specimen compared with 23.3 and 57.3 months in the absence of vascular invasion (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively). Complete resection and the absence of vascular invasion were the only predictors of improved local control as well (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSION: Resection with negative microscopic margins and absence of vascular invasion are independent predictors of local control and improved survival after resection and intraoperative radiotherapy for recurrent rectal cancer.     

Management of stage Ⅳ rectal cancer： Palliative options

Approximately 30% of patients with rectal cancer present with metastatic disease. Many of these patients have symptoms of bleeding or obstruction. Several treatment options are available to deal with the various complications that may afflict these patients. Endorectal stenting, laser ablation, and operative resection are a few of the options available to the patient with a malignant large bowel obstruction. A thorough understanding of treatment options will ensure the patient is offered the most effective therapy with the least amount of associated morbidity. In this review, we describe various options for palliation of symptoms in patients with metastatic rectal cancer. Additionally, we briefly discuss treatment for asymptomatic patients with metastatic disease.     

Colorectal surgery in octogenarian patients—outcomes and predictors of morbidity

Introduction  Surgery for elderly patients pose a constant challenge. This study aims to review the outcome and find predictors of adverse outcome in octogenarians undergoing major colorectal resection for cancer. Methods  A review of 121 octogenarians who underwent colorectal cancer surgery between September 1992 and May 2008 was performed. Comorbidities were quantified using the weighted Charlson Comorbidity Index and ASA classification. CR-POSSUM scores and ACPGBI scores and the predicted mortality rates were calculated. Outcome measures were morbidity rates and 30-day mortality rates. Results  The patients had a mean age of 83.5 years (range, 80–99). The mean index of comorbidity was 3.1 (2–7) and 12.5% of patients were classified ASA III and above. The mean predicted mortality rate based on CR-POSSUM and ACPGBI scoring models were 11.2% and 5.4% respectively. The overall observed morbidity rate was 30.7% and 30-day mortality was 1.6. Factors found on bivariate analysis to be significantly associated with an increased risk of morbidity were tumor presenting with complication, comorbid coronary heart disease, serum urea levels, ASA classification ≥3 and comorbidity index 3 of 5 ≥ 5. Multivariate analysis revealed the latter two factors to be independent predictors of morbidity. Conclusion  Octogenarians undergoing major colorectal resection have an acceptable perioperative morbidity and mortality rate and survival rate and should not be denied surgery based on age alone. Comorbidity index scores and ASA scores are useful tools to identify poor risk patients.     

Endoscopic trans-anal resection for palliation of acutely obstructed rectal cancer in frail elderly patients

Obstructive carcinomas of the rectum in frail elderly patients who are not candidates for curative surgery have been traditionally treated by diverting loop colostomy. This is a retrospective evaluation of the outcome of endoscopic trans-anal resection (ETAR) for obstructed rectal cancer. Fifty-two patients with a mean age of 82 (range 76–90) years and severe concomitant disease underwent ETAR which was carried out without general anaesthesia with a 27-French two-way Iglesias resectoscope. Mean distance from the anal verge was 6 (range 4–12) cm. Obstruction was relieved in all patients with one resection, 30-day- mortality rate was 2% (myocardial infarction in a 90-year-old-patient), the 10% morbidity rate (5/52 patients) was not directly ETAR-related, and extraperitoneal rectal perforation in one patient (2%) was uneventful. In conclusion, ETAR offers good palliation in selected patients. Received: 5 April 1998 / Accepted in revised form: 9 January 1999     

Non-curative surgery for colorectal cancer: critical appraisal of outcomes

Background and aims The value of surgery for patients with incurable colorectal cancer is controversial. This study evaluated outcomes in patients undergoing non-curative surgery for colorectal cancer and aimed to identify patients who would benefit from palliative surgery.Patients and methods Demographics, tumour characteristics, operating details and outcomes were reviewed for 180 patients undergoing surgery for incurable colorectal cancer; palliative resection was performed in 150 cases. Seventeen patients died in the postoperative period. Risk factors for postoperative mortality and poor survival were analysed with univariate and multivariate analysis.Results Multivariate analysis showed that operative mortality was significantly higher in patients with non-resection surgery and in those with ascites. Median survival of patients with resection was significantly longer than in those without resection (30 vs. 17 weeks). Other independent factors that were significantly associated poor survival were the presence of ascites, presence of bilobar liver metastasis and absence of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.Conclusion Non-curative surgery is associated with high mortality in patients without resection and in the presence of ascites. These two factors, together with the presence of bilobar liver metastasis and the absence of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, are associated with poor survival. In the presence of these factors the balance between the benefit and risk of surgery should be carefully considered before decision for operative treatment.     

Referral patterns of patients with liver metastases due to colorectal cancer for resection

Introduction  Colorectal carcinoma accounts for 10% of cancer deaths in the Western World, with the liver being the most common site of distant metastases. Resection of liver metastases is the treatment of choice, with a 5-year survival rate of 35%. However, only 5–10% of patients are suitable for resection at presentation. Aims  To examine the referral pattern of patients with liver metastases to a specialist hepatic unit for resection. Methodology  Retrospective review of patient’s charts diagnosed with colorectal liver metastases over a 10-year period. Results  One hundred nine (38 women, 71 men) patients with liver metastases were included, mean age 61 years; 79 and 30 patients had synchronous and metachronus metastases, respectively. Ten criteria for referral were identified; the referral rate was 8.25%, with a resection rate of 0.9%. Forty two percent of the patients had palliative chemotherapy; 42% had symptomatic treatment. Conclusion  This study highlights the advanced stage of colorectal cancer at presentation; in light of modern evidence-based, centre-oriented therapy of liver metastasis, we conclude that criteria of referral for resection should be based on the availability of treatment modalities.     

Total cystectomies in the surgical treatment of rectal cancer with prior chemoradiation: analysis of postoperative morbidity and survival

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Curative surgery for rectal cancer seldom requires urinary tract resections. The study investigated morbidity and survival following resection of rectum with total cystectomy following chemoradiation for primary rectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 19 consecutive patients with primary nonresectable rectal cancer undergoing preoperative chemoradiation and operated on by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons. RESULTS: Morbidity was moderately low, and only five cases required surgical reintervention. No postoperative deaths were observed. Long-term survival in this group of patients compares well with the survival of patients with primarily nonresectable rectal cancer without the involvement of urinary bladder. CONCLUSION: Extended pelvic exenteration due to rectal cancer is relatively safe and in selected patients offers long-term survival and a chance of a cure. Involvement of the urinary bladder does not adversely affect outcome of rectal cancer treatment.     

Secondary hepatic resection as a therapeutic goal in advanced colorectal cancer

Surgery is the only curative option for patients with liver metastases of colorectal cancer, but few patients present with resectable hepatic lesions. Chemotherapy is increasingly used to downstage initially unresectable disease and allow for potentially curative surgery. Standard chemotherapy regimens convert 10%-20% of cases to resectable disease in unselected populations and 30%-40% of those with disease confined to the liver. One strategy to further increase the number of candidates eligible for surgery is the addition of active targeted agents such as cetuximab and bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy. Data from a phase Ⅲ trial indicate that cetuximab increases the number of patients eligible for secondary hepatic resection, as well as the rate of complete resection when combined with first-line treatment with the FOLFIRI regimen. The safety profiles of preoperative cetuximab or bevacizumab have not been thoroughly assessed, but preliminary evidence indicates that these agents do not increase surgical mortality or exacerbate chemotherapyrelated hepatotoxicity, such as steatosis （5-fluorouracil）, steatohepatitis （irinotecan）, and sinusoidal obstruction （oxaliplatin）. Secondary resection is a valid treatment goal for certain patients with initially unresectable liver metastases and an important end point for future clinical trials.     

Tis期结直肠癌内镜下非治愈性切除后追加外科手术的临床分析

目的探讨Tis期结直肠癌内镜下非治愈性切除的临床特点及外科手术的应用价值。 方法通过回顾性收集2013年1月至2021年12月期间在广东省中医院胃肠肿瘤中心行内镜下非治愈性切除后接受补救手术治疗的34例Tis期结直肠癌患者的临床资料,总结患者的内镜治疗情况、补救手术指征、术后病理等,并分析导致补救手术实施的主要原因。 结果全组34例患者中,男性18例,女性16例,中位年龄58（30~78）岁,病变位于右半结肠6例、左半结肠17例、直肠11例。内镜下观察息肉形态属山田Ⅰ型7例、山田Ⅱ型8例、山田Ⅲ型17例、山田Ⅳ型2例;内镜切除方法包括内镜下黏膜切除术（EMR）20例、内镜黏膜下剥离术（ESD）6例、内镜下黏膜分块切除术（EPMR）以及圈套器套扎切除术各4例。追加外科手术的指征包括可疑黏膜下浸润21例（61.8%）、基底切缘距离肿瘤＜1 mm 21例（61.8%）、基底切缘或侧切缘阳性10例（29.4%）、分块切除8例（23.5%）。息肉病理中判断为肿瘤侵犯黏膜肌层24例（70.6%）,无患者出现淋巴脉管侵犯或肿瘤出芽。内镜切除与手术切除间隔中位时间为14 d。术后病理结果：共10例（29.4%）患者出现癌残留,包括黏膜内癌残留8例（23.5%）和T1期腺癌残留2例（5.9%）;中位淋巴结检出数12（3~34）枚,无患者出现区域淋巴结转移。癌残留的危险因素包括切缘阳性和分块切除,非可疑黏膜下浸润患者均未出现T1期腺癌残留。 结论Tis期CRC内镜下切除后病理诊断的不明确性是导致追加补救手术的主要原因,外科治疗决策中可能高估了Tis期CRC发生黏膜下浸润的风险。对于具有手术指征的Tis期结直肠癌患者,手术治疗的肿瘤学获益并不大,定期内镜复查可能是更加安全的选择。     

手术切除联合射频消融治疗结肠癌肝转移疗效分析

目的 探讨手术联合射频消融治疗结肠癌肝转移患者的治疗效果。方法 对2008年1月至2014年3月我科诊治的结肠癌肝转移接受结肠癌根治术和肝内肿瘤灶切除治疗的17例和结肠癌根治术后对肝内肿瘤行射频消融（RFA）治疗的12例患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析。绘制Kaplan-Meier生存曲线,进行生存分析。结果 单纯手术治疗的17例患者均于术后20个月内死亡,平均生存时间为（13.412±0.912）月,而手术联合射频消融治疗的12例患者随访6~28个月,平均生存时间为（18.496±2.139）月（P<0.05）;RFA治疗后患者均出现不同程度的恶心、呕吐、胸闷、右上腹痛、发热,血清ALT和AST轻度升高。结论 手术联合射频消融治疗结肠癌肝转移是一种可行的、安全的、有效的方法,可以明显延长患者的生存期。     

老年结直肠癌术后长期生存的预后因素分析

目的:探索影响老年结直肠癌术后长期生存的相关因素。方法:回顾性分析SEER数据库中2004年登记注册诊断为(CRC)术后(年龄≥60岁)的病例,有随访10年以上存活记录。采用 Cox比例风险模型评估年龄,性别,种族,婚姻状况,肿瘤部位和大小,临床分期,TNM分期,淋巴结清除范围等对生存死亡的预后风险。 ...     

Primary site resection is superior for incurable metastatic colorectal cancer

AIM:To investigate survival in patients treated with FOLFOX followed by primary site resection or palliative surgery for incurable metastatic colorectal cancer. METHODS:Between 2001 and 2009,a total of 98 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma and non-resectable metastases were diagnosed and treated with the new systemic agent chemotherapy regimen FOLFOX. Primary site resection was carried out in 38 patients, creation of a colostomy or bypass without resection was carried out in 36 patients,and 23 were not...     

结直肠癌同时性肝转移患者原发灶切除的预后分析

目的 原发灶切除能否使结直肠癌肝转移患者生存获益,目前仍有争议.本研究探讨接受原发灶切除结直肠癌肝转移患者的生存状况及预后的影响因素.方法 回顾性分析2010年1月～2018年2月在国家癌症中心/中国医学科学院肿瘤医院治疗的371例结直肠癌同时性肝转移患者的病例资料.根据治疗方式分为单纯化疗组和原发灶切除组,分析两组患...     

Colorectal Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: Assessment of Operative Morbidity and Mortality

Purpose  The morbidity from colorectal surgery can be high and increases for patients with cirrhosis of the liver. This study was designed to assess morbidity, mortality, and prognostic factors for patients with cirrhosis undergoing colorectal surgery. Methods  From 1993 to 2006, 41 cirrhotic patients underwent 43 colorectal procedures and were included. Both univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify variables influencing morbidity and mortality. Results  Postoperative morbidity was 77 percent (33/43). Postoperative mortality was 26 percent (11/43) among whom six patients (54 percent) underwent emergency surgery. Four factors influenced mortality on univariate analysis: presence of peritonitis (P < 0.05), postoperative complications (P < 0.04), postoperative infections (P < 0.01), and total colectomy procedures (P < 0.02). On multivariate analysis, the only factor influencing mortality was postoperative infection (P < 0.04). The only factor influencing morbidity was the existence of preoperative ascites (P < 0.04). Conclusions  Colorectal surgery for cirrhotic patients has a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This risk is associated with the presence of infection, ascitic decompensation, and the urgent or extensive nature of the procedure. The optimization of patients through selection and preparation reduces operative risk.     

Preoperative selection of patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis for hepatic resection

Surgical resection of colorectal liver metastases(CRLM) has a well-documented improvement in survival. To benefit from this intervention, proper selection of patients who would be adequate surgical candidates becomes vital. A combination of imaging techniques may be utilized in the detection of the lesions. The criteria for resection are continuously evolving; currently, the requirements that need be met to undergo resection of CRLM are: the anticipation of attaining a negative margin(R0 resection), whilst maintaining an adequate functioning future liver remnant. The timing of hepatectomy in regards to resection of the primary remains controversial; before, after, or simultaneously. This depends mainly on the tumor burden and symptoms from the primary tumor. The role of chemotherapy differs according to the resectability of the liver lesion(s); no evidence of improved survival was shown in patients with resectable disease who received preoperative chemotherapy. Presence of extrahepatic disease in itself is no longer considered a reason to preclude patients from resection of their CRLM, providing limited extra-hepatic disease, although this currently is an area of active investigations. In conclusion, we review the indications, the adequate selection of patients and perioperative factors to be considered for resection of colorectal liver metastasis.