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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2020

Anatomical Versus Nonanatomical Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastasis.

Wong Hoi She, Tan To Cheung, Ka Wing Ma, Simon H Y Tsang, Wing Chiu Dai, Albert C Y Chan, Chung Mau Lo

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Wong Hoi SheDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Tan To CheungDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China. tantocheung@hotmail.com.
Ka Wing MaDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Simon H Y TsangDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Wing Chiu DaiDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Albert C Y ChanDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.
Chung Mau LoDepartment of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China.

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Abstract

backgroundAnatomical resection (AR) for colorectal liver metastasis (CLM) is disputable. We investigated the impact of AR on short-term outcomes and survival in CLM patients.

methodsPatients having hepatectomy with AR or nonanatomical resection (NAR) for CLM were reviewed. Comparison was made between AR and NAR groups. Group comparison was performed again after propensity score matching with ratio 1:1.

resultsAR group (n = 234 vs n = 89 in NAR group) had higher carcinoembryonic antigen level (20 vs 7.8 ng/mL, p ≤ 0.001), more blood loss (0.65 vs 0.2 L, p < 0.001), more transfusions (19.2% vs 3.4%, p = 0.001), longer operation (339.5 vs 180 min, p < 0.001), longer hospital stay (9 vs 6 days, p < 0.001), more tumors (p < 0.001), larger tumors (4 vs 2 cm, p < 0.001), more bilobar involvement (20.9% vs 7.9%, p = 0.006), and comparable survival (overall, p = 0.721; disease-free, p = 0.695). After propensity score matching, each group had 70 patients, with matched tumor number, tumor size, liver function, and tumor marker. AR group had more open resections (85.7% vs 68.6%, p = 0.016), more blood loss (0.556 vs 0.3 L, p = 0.001), more transfusions (17.1% vs 4.3%, p = 0.015), longer operation (310 vs 180 min, p < 0.001), longer hospital stay (8.5 vs 6 days, p = 0.002), comparable overall survival (p = 0.819), and comparable disease-free survival (p = 0.855).

conclusionSimilar disease-free survival and overall survival of CLM patients were seen with the use of AR and NAR. However, AR may entail a more eventful postoperative course. NAR with margin should be considered whenever feasible.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsChemotherapy, AdjuvantColorectal NeoplasmsDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHepatectomyHumansLiver NeoplasmsMaleMargins of ExcisionMiddle AgedPropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesAntineoplastic Agents

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