结直肠癌同时肝转移的手术疗效分析

目的分析结直肠癌同时肝转移的手术疗效。方法回顾性分析自1996年1月至2004年4月东方肝胆外科医院手术治疗的74例结直肠癌同时肝转移患者,其中同时手术组47例,异时手术组27例。结果无手术后1月内死亡病例,总的术后1、3、5年累积生存率分别为81．1％、41．2％和14．8％;同时手术组术后1、3、5年累积生存率分别为82．9％、40．5％和11．8％;异时手术组术后1、3、5年累积生存率分别为77．8％、42．2％和19．7％,两组比较差异无统计学意义（log-rank,P〉0．05）。两组手术并发症发生率同时组为19．1％,而异时组为11．1％（Х^2,P〉0．05）。原发肿瘤位于直肠共21例,12例行同时手术,9例行异时手术,两组术后生存率比较无明显差异（log-rank,P〉0．05）。结论结直肠癌同时肝转移患者同时手术和异时手术疗效相似,手术并发症无明显增加,同时手术是安全可行的;原发肿瘤位于直肠不能作为选择同时手术的禁忌症。     

Treatment for synchronous liver metastasis of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the developed world, due to formation of distant metastases. The liver is the primary target organ of metastatic lesions, which substantially influence the morbidity of the disease. At the time of diagnosis of colorectal cancer, about 15% to 20% of patients are found to have synchronous liver metastases and an average of 25% of all patients will develop metachronous liver metastases in the course of their disease. Prompt diagnosis of colorectal liver metastases leads to early treatment, which favours a better prognosis. Consequently, the diagnostic process has shifted from traditional clinical procedures to technologically advanced imaging modalities, such as CT, MRI, FDG-PET and PET-CT. The only curative therapy of colorectal liver metastases is surgical resection using the new methods of tissue excision and haemostasis. Depending on the number of metastases, the location, the volume, the extrahepatic spread and the overall condition of the patient, complete resection is only possible in 20% of all cases. If resection is not feasible, a large number of systemic or local palliative treatment options are available.     

Simultaneous colorectal and liver resections for synchronous colorectal metastases.

BACKGROUND: The surgical strategy for the treatment of colorectal cancer and synchronous hepatic metastases remains controversial. Many surgeons fear anastomotic leakage and intraperitoneal abscesses when performing a one-step procedure. They prefer a two-step procedure with a liver resection 2 to 3 months after resection of the colorectal primary lesion. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We analysed medical records from April 1994 to April 2002 for a total of 42 patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases who underwent simultaneous liver and colorectal resections with a primary anastomosis. Special attention was paid to data on surgical procedures, postoperative morbidity, and mortality. RESULTS: Forty-two patients, 24 men and 18 women, were studied. Median operating time was 6.50 hours (3.75-11.0 hours), and median blood loss was 1522 ml (range 288 to 5650 ml). Postoperative complications included pleural effusion in 4 patients, ileus in 3, anastomotic leakage in 2, intraperitoneal pelvic abscesses in 1, pneumonia in 1, bile leakage in 1, atelectasis in 1, and wound infection in 1. There was no perioperative mortality. CONCLUSION: Simultaneous colorectal resection with a primary anastomosis and hepatectomy for synchronous liver metastases is considered a safe procedure.     

Treatment strategy for synchronous metastases of colorectal cancer: is hepatic resection after an observation interval appropriate?

Background In cases of synchronous colorectal hepatic metastases, the primary colorectal cancer strongly influences on the metastases. Our treatment policy has been to conduct hepatic resection for the metastases at an interval of 3 months after colorectal resection. We examined the appropriateness of interval hepatic resection for synchronous hepatic metastasis. Materials and methods The subjects were 164 patients who underwent resection of hepatic metastasis of colorectal cancer (synchronous, 70 patients; metachronous, 94 patients). Background factors for hepatic metastasis and postoperative results were compared for synchronous and metachronous cases. Results The cumulative survival rate for 164 patients at 3, 5, and 10 years postoperatively was 71.9%, 51.8%, and 36.6%, and the post-resection recurrence rate in remnant livers was 26.8%. Interval resection for synchronous hepatic metastases was conducted in 49 cases after a mean interval of 131 days. No difference was seen in postoperative outcome between synchronous and metachronous cases. Conclusion The outcome was similarly favorable in cases of synchronous hepatic metastasis and in cases of metachronous metastasis. Delaying resection allows accurate understanding of the number and location of hepatic metastases, and is beneficial in determining candidates for surgery and in selecting surgical procedure.     

Outcome after simultaneous colorectal and hepatic resection for colorectal cancer with synchronous metastases

BACKGROUND: Consensus has not been reached concerning the timing of hepatectomy in patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastases, specifically with respect to patient selection criteria for simultaneous resection of the colorectal primary and the liver metastasis. METHODS: Retrospectively obtained clinicopathologic data for 39 consecutive patients with synchronous colorectal cancer metastases to the liver, who underwent curative simultaneous "1-stage" hepatectomy and resection of the colorectal primary at 1 institution, were subjected to univariate and multivariate analysis concerning the safety and success of the combined procedure. RESULTS: Only the volume of the resected liver was selected as a risk factor for postoperative complications (350 g mean resected liver volume in patients with postoperative complications vs 150 g in those without complications; P <.05). Patient age of 70 years or older (P <.05) and poorly differentiated or mucinous adenocarcinoma as the primary lesion (P <.01) predicted decreased overall survival by univariate analysis. Multivariate analysis retained histologic differentiation of the colorectal primary as an independent survival predictor (P <.05). CONCLUSIONS: A 1-stage procedure appears desirable for synchronous colorectal hepatic metastases except for patients requiring resection of more than 1 hepatic section, patients aged 70 years or older, and those with poorly differentiated or mucinous adenocarcinomas as primary lesions.     

The time interval between primary colorectal carcinoma resection to occurrence of liver metastases is the most important factor for hepatic resection. Analysis of total course following primary resection of colorectal cancer

The lack of any other effective treatment for colorectal liver metastases makes hepatic resection a primary treatment consideration. Between January 1980 and December 1996, 36 patients with metachronous liver metastases who underwent hepatic resection were reviewed. The age, sex, site of primary lesion, stage, size and number of hepatic metastases, and time interval between primary colorectal carcinoma resection to occurrence of liver metastases (disease-free interval, DFI) were documented. DFI was 569 days on average. Complete removal of primary colorectal cancer and metastatic liver tumour with histologically negative resection margins was accomplished in all cases. The 5 year survival rate following the first operation for primary colorectal cancer was 43.1%. The length of DFI influenced, independently, patients' prognoses based upon not only univariate but also multivariate survival analysis (P<0.01). We conclude that the DFI is the independent prognostic factor for metachronous liver metastases after curative resection of primary tumour.     

Prognostic factors in survival of colorectal cancer patients with synchronous liver metastasis

Aim To determine the factors affecting the survival in colorectal cancer patients with synchronous liver metastases. Method A total of 168 patients who had been treated colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases at Guangxi Medical University from January 2000 to December 2005 were identified. Criteria studied consisted of gender, age, time of symptoms, primary tumour location, primary tumour circumference, histological type, grade (tumour differentiation), T‐status, N‐status, large bowel obstruction, type of operation, primary tumour resection, ascities, location, number and diameter of liver lesions, preoperative CEA and chemotherapy. Survival curves were plotted using the Kaplan–Meier method. Multivariate analysis was conducted by Cox regression analysis. Results The mean survival time for all patients was 18.71 (SEM = 1.59) months. The 1, 2, 3 and 5‐year survival rates were 55.95%, 23.21%, 12.30%, 8.0% respectively. Univariate analysis share of grade (tumour differentiation), N‐status, large bowel obstruction, operation, primary tumour resection, location, number and the most diameter of liver lesions, extrahepatic transfer, preoperative CEA level and chemotherapy to be predictors of survival. In the Cox regression analysis, the N‐status, large bowel obstruction, operation, diameter of liver lesion and extrahepatic transfer were independent factors related to survival. Conclusion Tumour differentiation, N‐status, bowel obstruction, operation, primary tumour resection, location of liver metastasis, number of liver metastasis, diameter of liver metastasis, extrahepatic transfer, preoperative CEA level and chemotherapy are related to the survival of patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases.     

Validity of observation interval for synchronous hepatic metastases of colorectal cancer: changes in hepatic and extrahepatic metastatic foci

Background In cases of synchronous colorectal hepatic metastases, the primary colorectal cancer maintains a strong influence on the metastases, so the possibility of occult hepatic and extrahepatic metastases must be kept in mind. Our treatment policy has been to reevaluate the metastases at an interval of 3 months after colorectal resection and determine treatment strategy. We examined the validity of observation interval for synchronous hepatic metastases. Materials and methods The treatment course was investigated for 36 patients with no extrahepatic lesion remnants at colorectal surgery and a simultaneously resectable liver (H1 group). Results In the H1 group, eight patients underwent simultaneous colorectal and hepatic resections, while the treatment course for 28 patients was decided after an interval. Hepatic resection was not indicated in nine of the 28 patients during the interval. New lesions appeared during the interval in seven of 19 interval hepatic resection patients. In 16 (57%) of 28 interval patients, there was a change in the hepatic resection procedure or surgical indications. Conclusion Reevaluation after an observation interval allows accurate understanding of the number and location of hepatic metastases and is beneficial in determining candidates for surgery and in selecting treatment plan.     

Selection criteria for simultaneous resection in patients with synchronous liver metastasis

HYPOTHESIS: While simultaneous resection has been shown to be safe and effective in patients with synchronous metastasis, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by hepatectomy has gradually gained acceptance for both initially nonresectable metastasis and resectable metastasis. The boundary between these treatments is becoming unclear. We hypothesized that factors associated with colorectal cancer may play an important role in the prognosis of patients with synchronous metastasis and may be useful for identifying patients who can be expected to have adequate results following simultaneous resection. DESIGN: Outcome study. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: From January 1980 to December 2002, 187 patients underwent curative resection for synchronous liver metastasis from colorectal cancer. One hundred forty-two patients received simultaneous resection, 18 underwent staged resection, and 27 underwent delayed hepatic resection. Twenty-one clinicopathological factors were analyzed, and long-term prognosis was assessed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Prognostic factors and patient survival. RESULTS: There was no in-hospital death. In a multivariate analysis, the factors that significantly affected the prognosis of synchronous metastasis were 4 or more lymph node metastases around the primary cancer (P<.001) and multiple liver metastases (P = .003). In patients with 3 or fewer lymph node metastases around the primary cancer, the 5-year survival rates of those with 1, 2 to 3, and 4 or more liver metastases were 63%, 33%, and 40%, respectively, but these rates were 15%, 22%, and 0%, respectively, in patients with 4 or more lymph node metastases around the primary cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the application of simultaneous resection in patients with 0 to 3 colorectal lymph node metastases. However, in patients with 4 or more colorectal lymph node metastases, biological selection by neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be more suitable.     

大肠癌同时性肝转移外科治疗的预后因素分析

目的探讨大肠癌同时性肝转移及其与预后有关的危险因素,提高大肠癌肝转移的诊治水平。方法回顾性分析1994年8月至2004年2月间收治的大肠癌同时性肝转移106例的临床资料,对15项临床病理指标进行统计分析,并用单因素分析和Logistic回归分析与同期收治的无复发性肝转移的大肠癌1052例进行比较。同时对大肠癌肝转移行根治性切除、姑息性切除和探查性手术的生存状况用KaplanMeier法和COX回归方法进行分析比较。结果单因素分析显示,肠梗阻、腹水、盆腔结节、腹膜侵犯、浆膜浸润、周围脏器受累以及肿瘤长径、浸润肠壁的周径、浸润深度都与大肠癌同时性肝转移显著相关;Logistic回归分析发现,浸润深度、浆膜浸润、盆腔转移结节和腹水是影响大肠癌同时性肝转移最重要的因素。根治性切除57例(53.8%),姑息性切除39例(36.8%)和探查性手术后10例(9.4%)平均生存期和中位生存期分别为41.0和34.0个月、23.6和18.0个月以及16.5和12.0个月,三组差异有统计学意义(P=0.0095)。手术方式、肿瘤部位和盆腔结节是影响大肠癌同时性肝转移预后的主要因素。结论大肠癌浸润达浆膜、有盆腔转移结节和腹水者可能合并肝转移,根治性切除可以明显提高大肠癌同时性肝转移的生存率。     

腹腔镜下结直肠癌合并肝转移癌一期同时切除术的临床分析

目的探究腹腔镜下结直肠癌合并肝转移癌一期同时切除术的安全性及可行性。方法选取68例2012年11月~2015年6月至我院以及中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院胃肠外科二区就诊的结直肠癌合并肝转移癌患者,将所有患者分为两组,观察组34例,对照组34例。观察组采取腹腔镜下结直肠癌合并肝转移癌同期切除术,对照组采取传统的开腹结直肠癌合并肝转移癌同期切除术。记录两组患者术中出血量、手术时间、术后排气时间、总住院时间、术后并发症,对两组疗效、总生存期和无瘤生存期进行分析。结果观察组术中出血量、手术时间、术后排气时间、总住院时间与对照组相比,有统计学意义(P0.05);虽然观察组的术并发症比对照组低,但两组术后并发症比较无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论全腹腔镜下结直肠癌合并肝转移癌一期联合切除安全可行,总体临床效果优于开腹手术。     

Laparoscopic-Assisted Combined Colon and Liver Resection for Primary Colorectal Cancer with Synchronous Liver Metastases: Initial Experience

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic approaches have become increasingly used in selected patients with either colorectal or liver cancer. However, the feasibility of laparoscopic-assisted combined colon and liver resection in primary colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to determine the feasibility of laparoscopic-assisted combined colon and liver resection for primary colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases. METHODS: Laparoscopic surgery involving intestinal anastomosis was performed for primary colorectal cancer. The liver was then mobilized with the assistance of a hand inserted through the upper midline incision. For minor resections, the parenchymal transection was performed laparoscopically. For major resection involving a hilar dissection, transection was performed according to the standard open techniques under direct vision through the incision. Resected specimens were retrieved directly through the midline incision. RESULTS: Ten patients with primary colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases underwent the above procedure between September 2006 and April 2007. Surgical procedures for colorectal cancer included 5 low anterior resections, 3 anterior resections, 1 right hemicolectomy, and 1 subtotal colectomy. Combined hepatic surgery included 6 major hepatectomies, 3 segmentectomies, and 1 tumorectomy. All procedures were successful, with no conversions to open surgery required. The median operation time was 439 min (range: 210-690 min), and the median estimated blood loss was 350 ml (range: 300-1,200 ml). There was no surgical mortality or major morbidity, except in one patient in whom postoperative bleeding at the site of para-aortic node dissection was promptly controlled. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic-assisted combined colon and liver resection is a feasible and safe procedure for the treatment of primary colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases.     

结直肠癌同时性肝转移治疗46例分析

目的:探讨结直肠癌同时性肝转移的有效治疗方法。方法:对1996～2004年收治的46例结直肠癌同时性肝转移的临床资料和随访资料进行回顾性分析。根据治疗方法的不同分为3组:A组21例,为一期切除原发灶和肝转移灶并经肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗者;B组15例,为单纯原发灶切除并经肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗者;C组10例,为原发灶和肝转移灶均未能切除而仅行肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗者。用KaplanMeier法对病人的生存时间作统计分析。结果:A、B、C3组术后中位生存期分别为38、20和13个月;各组之间术后生存时间的比较均有显著统计学差异(P<0.01)。结论:结直肠癌原发灶和肝转移灶一期手术切除并经肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗的疗效最好;肝转移灶无法切除者能将原发灶切除并经肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗也可取得较好的疗效;原发灶和肝转移灶未能切除而仅经肝动脉和门静脉置泵化疗的疗效相对较差。对结直肠癌同时性肝转移应采取以手术切除为主的综合措施进行积极治疗。     

结直肠癌同时性肝转移的手术疗效分析

目的探讨结直肠癌同时性肝转移的外科治疗临床价值和疗效。方法自2003年5月至2008年10月,对32例结直肠癌同时性肝转移患者行同期切除术为治疗组,同期内未行手术切除的肝转移瘤27例患者为对照组。两组术后以XELox方案化疗。结果治疗组1、3和5年累积生存率为92．5％、53．1％、34．6％。对照组1、3和5年生存率为66．7％、18．5％、0。两组总生存率比较有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。两组临床资料相比较无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。治疗组中有6例患者术后发生胸腔积液,1例膈下积液,3例胆漏,无手术死亡病例。结论结直肠癌肝转移的的根治性切除是患者获得长期生存的有效治疗手段;直肠癌同时性肝转移行同期切除术可提高患者的幸存时闻和幸存后量．改善其预后．     

Influence of primary disease factors on outcome after resection of colorectal liver metastases?

The outcome after resection of hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer is influenced not only by factors of metastatic lesions but also those of primary disease. To clarify whether primary disease factors are predictive of post-resection outcome of colorectal liver metastases, 180 patients (male : female = 114 : 66; 61.1 +/-10.5 yrs; synchronous: metachronous = 95 : 85; colon: rectum = 124 : 56 who underwent surgery of colorectal liver metastases in Cancer Institute Hospital from 1995 to 2005 were recruited for analysis. Post-resection outcome of the patients with colorectal liver metastases was significantly influenced by 1) depth of invasion, 2) grade of lymph node metastasis , 3) number of metastatic lymph nodes and 4) Dukes stage of primary disease. The patients with lymph node metastases further than grade 3 showed median survival time of less than 2 years and did not survive longer than 5 years. Thus such condition seemed not warrant resective treatment for liver metastases. In case of synchronous metastatic disease, primary disease information, such as lymph node metastases, depth of invasion, and Dukes stage, were significant predictive factors after hepatectomy. Meanwhile, such factors did not show significant influence in the patients with metachronous liver metastases. In conclusion, influence of primary disease factors should be considered for deciding the indication of hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases, especially when patients have synchronous lesions.     

Hepatic Resection for Metastatic Tumors From Gastric Cancer

OBJECTIVE: To assess the surgical results and clinicopathologic features of hepatic metastases from gastric adenocarcinoma to identify patients with a better probability of survival. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Many studies have reported the benefit of hepatic resection for metastatic tumors from colorectal cancer. However, indications for a surgical approach for gastric adenocarcinoma involving the liver have not been clearly defined. METHODS: Ninety (11%) of 807 patients with primary gastric cancer were diagnosed with synchronous (n = 78) or metachronous (n = 12) hepatic metastases. Of these, 19 underwent 20 resections intended to cure the metastatic lesion in the liver. The clinicopathologic features of the hepatic metastases in, and the surgical results for, the 19 patients were analyzed. RESULTS: The actuarial 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates after hepatic resection were, respectively, 77%, 34%, and 34%, and three patients survived for more than 5 years after surgery. Solitary and metachronous metastases were significant determinants for a favorable prognosis after hepatic resection. Pathologically, a fibrous pseudocapsule between the tumor and surrounding hepatic parenchyma was found in 13 of the 19 patients (68%). The presence of a peritumoral fibrous pseudocapsule and a well-differentiated histologic type of metastatic nodule were significant prognostic factors. Factors associated with the primary lesion were not significant prognostic determinants in patients who underwent curative resection of the primary cancer. CONCLUSIONS: Solitary and metachronous metastases from gastric cancer should be treated by a surgical approach and confer a better prognosis. A new prognostic factor, the presence of a pseudocapsule, may be helpful in defining indications for postoperative adjuvant treatment.     

Liver resection for colorectal metastases

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is the second commonest malignancy in the UK. Metastases to the liver occur in greater than 50% of patients and remain the biggest determinant of outcome in these patients. Liver resection is a safe procedure that achieves good long-term survival, but surgery has traditionally been limited to select groups of patients. The improved outcome suggests that more patients could benefit from resection if more was known of what criteria are predictive of a good outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on all patients undergoing surgical resection of the liver for colorectal metastases between March 1989 and March 2001 in the Birmingham Liver Unit. RESULTS: During this period, 212 liver resections for colorectal cancer metastases were performed in 82 females and 130 males. The median follow-up was 16 months with an overall actuarial survival of 86% at 1 year, 54% at 3 years, and 28% at 5 years. The peri-operative mortality was 2.8%. The number and timing (metachronous or synchronous) of metastatic lesions, the gender of the patient, pathological staging of the primary lesion or surgical resection margins had no significant influence on survival. Patients with lesions less than 5 cm in size had a significantly prolonged survival compared with patients with lesions greater than 5 cm in size (P < 0.004). CONCLUSIONS: Liver resection is the only curative treatment for patients with colorectal metastases. The long-term survival reported in patients with resected colorectal metastases confined to the liver is comparable to primary surgery for solid gastrointestinal tumours. Every attempt must be made to increase the availability of liver resection to patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer.     

胃癌并局限型肝转移同步切除九例报告

目的探讨同步切除治疗胃癌并局限型肝转移的临床效果。方法回顾性分析胃癌并局限型肝转移行同步切除的9例患者的临床资料。结果行根治性远端胃大部分切除术7例,根治性近端胃大部分切除术1例,根治性全胃切除1例;局部肝切除8例,左半肝切除1例。无手术死亡病例。术后生存期分别为9、12、12、13、21、24、30、37和62个月,平均生存24.3个月。术后6例再发残肝转移。死亡原因中,3例死于残肝转移,3例死于腹膜转移。结论对胃癌并局限型肝转移患者施行原发灶根治性切除和肝转移灶同步切除可有效地延长生命。     

Treatment strategy for patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous irresectable liver metastases

BACKGROUND: The aim of this case-matched study was to determine the best treatment strategy for patients with asymptomatic colorectal cancer and irresectable synchronous liver metastases. METHODS: Between 1997 and 2002, 27 patients with asymptomatic colorectal cancer and irresectable synchronous liver metastases were treated by chemotherapy without initial primary resection (chemotherapy group). These 27 patients were compared with 32 patients matched for age, sex, performance status, primary tumour location, number of liver metastases, nature of irresectable disease and type of chemotherapy, but who were treated initially by resection of primary tumour (resection group). RESULTS: The 2-year actuarial survival rate was 41 per cent in the chemotherapy group and 44 per cent in the resection group (P = 0.753). In the latter group, the mortality and morbidity rates for primary resection were 0 and 19 per cent (six of 32 patients) respectively. In the chemotherapy group, intestinal obstruction related to the primary tumour occurred in four of 27 patients. The mean overall hospital stay was 11 days in the chemotherapy group and 22 days in the resection group (P = 0.003). CONCLUSION: Systemic chemotherapy without resection of the bowel cancer is the option of choice because, for most patients, it is associated with a shorter hospital stay and avoids surgery without a detrimental effect on survival.     

不同阶段结直肠癌肝转移的手术策略

结直肠癌患者容易发生肝转移,手术是目前治疗结直肠癌肝转移的最佳手段。但肝转移的发生时机不同,所采取的手术策略也不同。结直肠癌确诊时发生肝转移的患者,其手术时机一直存在争议;结直肠癌根治术后发生肝转移的患者只要具有手术指征,均应再次实施手术治疗;部分暂不能手术的结直肠癌肝转移患者,多采用化疗、RFA、介入等辅助治疗可使患者重新获得手术机会,但在临床应用中也存在不少困惑。因此,针对不同阶段的结直肠癌肝转移,应采用多学科综合治疗,制订个体化的治疗方案才是改善患者预后的关键。