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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2020

Short- and long-term outcomes of surgery for colorectal and non-colorectal liver metastasis: a report from a single center in the Baltic country.

Rokas Račkauskas, Augustinas Baušys, Vitalijus Sokolovas, Marius Paškonis, Kęstutis Strupas

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Rokas RačkauskasClinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology, and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Ciurlionio str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania. rokas.rackauskas@santa.lt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6116-2930
Augustinas BaušysClinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology, and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Ciurlionio str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Vitalijus SokolovasClinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology, and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Ciurlionio str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Marius PaškonisClinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology, and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Ciurlionio str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Kęstutis StrupasClinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology, and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Ciurlionio str. 21, 03101, Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Abstract

backgroundThe liver is a major target organ for metastases of various types of cancers. Surgery is a well-established option for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). Regarding the improved surgical and anesthetic techniques, the safety of liver resection has increased. Consequently, the interest in the surgical management of non-colorectal liver metastases (non-CRLM) has gained significant attention. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the surgical treatment outcomes for non-CRLM and to compare it with an outcome of CRLM in a tertiary care center in the Baltic country-Lithuania.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from all patients who underwent liver resection for CRLM or non-CRLM between 2010 and 2017 in a tertiary care center-Vilnius University hospital Santaros Clinics. Demographic and metastasis characteristics, as well as disease-free and overall survival, were compared between the study groups.

resultsIn total, 149 patients were included in the study. Patients in the CRLM group were older (63.2 ± 1.01 vs 54.1 ± 1.8 years, p < 0.001) and mainly predominant by males. Overall postoperative morbidity rate (16.3% vs 9.8%, p = 0.402) and major complications rate (10% vs 7.8%, p = 0.704) after liver resection for CRLM and non-CRLM was similar. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed higher disease-free survival in the CRLM group with 89.4% vs 76.5% and 64.9% vs 31.4% survival rates at 1 and 3 years, respectively (p = 0.042), although overall survival was not different between the CRLM and non-CRLM groups with 89.4% vs 78.4% and 72.0% vs 46.1% survival rates at 1 and 3 years, respectively (p = 0.300).

conclusionsIn this study, we confirmed comparable short- and long-term outcomes after liver resection for CRLM and non-CRLM. Surgical resection should be encouraged as an option in well-selected patients with non-CRLM.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsLaparoscopyLiver NeoplasmsHepatectomyHumansMalePrognosisRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome

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