Postoperative complications influence long-term outcomes in hepatic resection for CRLM. Specifically, postoperative sepsis is an independent predictor of disease free and overall survival. Thorough preoperative optimization, meticulous surgical technique and careful management in the postoperative period may reduce the incidence of these complications and influence long-term outcomes.
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