Author(s): Dupre A.; Jones R.P.; Diaz-Nieto R.; Fenwick S.W.; Poston G.J.; Malik H.Z.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology; 2017
Publication Date: 2017
Publication Type(s): Article In Press
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Abstract:Background: Liver-limited recurrence after resection of colorectal liver metastases is a frequent occurrence, and can in some cases be treated with curative intent. Although surgical re-resection remains standard of care, there is growing interest in the role of ablation in this setting. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes after curative-intent ablation and resection in patients with recurrent colorectal liver metastases. Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from 366 consecutive patients who underwent liver resection for colorectal liver metastases between June 2010 and August 2015. Sixty-four developed liver-limited recurrence which was treated with curative intent, thirty-three (51.6%) by ablation and 31 (48.4%) by repeat resection. Results: Patient groups were well matched, with surgically resected patients showing higher pre-operative carcinoembryonic antigen levels and larger metastases. There were fewer post-operative complications and shorter length of stay in the ablation group (p
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