Determinants of short- and long-term outcome in patients undergoing simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer and synchronous colorectal liver metastases
(1) University Department of Surgery, University of Glasgow, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK;(2) University Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
Abstract:
Purpose
The optimal surgical strategy for patients presenting with colorectal liver metastases has yet to be determined. Short- and long-term outcomes must be considered if simultaneous resection of primary and liver metastases is to gain acceptance. We examine the prognostic value of patient and tumour characteristics in predicting short- and long-term outcomes following simultaneous resection for synchronous disease.
