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ArticleChirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Oligometastasis in the gastrointestinal tract].

Nikolai Schleußner, Stefan Mönig, Florian Gebauer, Richard van Hillegersberg, Christiane J Bruns, Thomas Schmidt

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Article in Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Nikolai SchleußnerKlinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Transplantationschirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland. nikolai.schleussner@uk-koeln.de.
Stefan MönigService de Chirurgie Viscerale, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Genf, Schweiz.
Florian GebauerKlinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und onkologische Chirurgie, Helios Universitätsklinik Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Deutschland.
Richard van HillegersbergDepartment of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Niederlande.
Christiane J BrunsKlinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Transplantationschirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
Thomas SchmidtKlinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Transplantationschirurgie, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.

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Abstract

Oligometastasis describes an intermediate stage between localized and systemic tumor disease, in which a limited number of metastases with restricted organ involvement still appear amenable to local treatment. Despite its growing relevance and numerous publications, a unified definition for gastrointestinal (GI) tumors is lacking. The aim of this work was to summarize the existing definitions and current therapeutic standards for oligometastasis in the GI tract. Based on current studies and guidelines it becomes evident that local treatment is currently being investigated for gastric, esophageal, colorectal, pancreatic, hepatocellular and cholangiocellular carcinomas. Initial data suggest a possible improvement in survival through combined systemic and local treatment approaches. The results of most prospective studies are still pending. In the future, molecular markers and biological tumor characteristics are expected to contribute to better patient selection and further improve the integration of local treatment.

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Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorCombined Modality TherapyHumansNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm StagingPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorLimited metastasisMetastasectomyMinimally invasive surgeryMolecular biomarkersSurgical procedures

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