Evidence for a synchronous operative approach in the treatment of colorectal cancer with hepatic metastases: A case matched study

S.J. Moug (1) , D. Smith (2) , E. Leen (3) , C. Roxburgh (1) , P.G. Horgan (1)

1 Academic Department of Surgery
2 Department of Anaesthetics
3 Department of Radiology

Traditionally, a staged operative approach has been used for patients with synchronous colorectal cancer and liver metastases in the U.K. With improved outcomes from hepatic resection the role of a synchronous operative approach needs re-evaluated.

Mots clés: Medicine

S.J. Moug, D. Smith, E. Leen, C. Roxburgh, P.G. Horgan. Evidence for a synchronous operative approach in the treatment of colorectal cancer with hepatic metastases: A case matched study. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2010, 36 (4), pp.365. ⟨10.1016/j.ejso.2009.11.007⟩. ⟨hal-00576163⟩