An Experience on Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Colorectal Liver Metastasis in South America: A New Era in Transplant Oncology
Eduardo de Souza Martins Fernandes,
Gabrielle Oliveira de Souza,
Eduardo Pinho Braga
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice for patients with liver metastases, but in some patients, it is not possible to obtain a complete R0 resection. Moreover, the recurrence rate is up to 75% after three years. After the experience of the Oslo group with cadaveric liver transplant, some centers are starting their experience with liver transplant for colorectal liver metastasis. AIMS: To present our initial experience with living donor liver transplant for colorectal liver metasta… Show more
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