2013
DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.94
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The beneficial effect of palliative resection in metastatic colorectal cancer

Abstract: Background:We aimed to determine the role of palliative resection in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and ascertain which patient populations would benefit most from this treatment.Methods:A total of 1015 patients diagnosed with mCRC at Seoul National University Hospital between 2000 and 2009 were retrospectively studied.Results:Of the 1015 patients, 168 patients with only liver and/or lung metastasis received curative resection. The remaining 847 patients were treated with palliative chemotherapy and/or pa… Show more

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“…Our figures also highlight the fact that relatively few patients undergo surgical resection of their metastatic disease. Median overall survival has been shown to be significantly improved with complete or macroscopically clear resection margins of CRCLMPM compared with palliative chemotherapy, [20] as well as resection of the primary CRC only in stage IV disease. [21] …”
Section: Crcpmmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our figures also highlight the fact that relatively few patients undergo surgical resection of their metastatic disease. Median overall survival has been shown to be significantly improved with complete or macroscopically clear resection margins of CRCLMPM compared with palliative chemotherapy, [20] as well as resection of the primary CRC only in stage IV disease. [21] …”
Section: Crcpmmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Approximately 1 in 5 patients with CRC present with distant metastatic disease at diagnosis and the distant metastases, such as to the liver or lung, are the major cause of death. A significant proportion of patients with metastatic CRC are not curable; however, a subset of these patients with liver-and/or lung-isolated disease is potentially curable with surgery (2)(3)(4).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Approximately, 25% of patients with CRC present with liver metastasis at the initial diagnosis or will develop liver metastasis during the course of their disease (Chow and Chok, 2019). In spite of the emergence of highly effective chemotherapy and advances in surgical techniques, the pool of patients with liver and/or lung-isolated metastasis has expanded and for the majority of patients with metastatic CRC (mCRC), the treatment remains a clinical challenge (Park et al, 2013). Indeed, for many years 5-fluorouracil (FU)based regimens has been the backbone of systemic therapy for mCRC.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%