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Tutino R, Bonomi A, Zingaretti CC, Risi L, Ragaini EM, Viganò L, Paterno M, Pezzoli I. Locally advanced mid/low rectal cancer with synchronous resectable liver metastases: systematic review of the available strategies and outcome. Updates Surg 2024; 76:345-361. [PMID: 38182850 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01735-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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The management of patients with locally advanced mid/low rectal cancer with resectable liver metastases is complex because of the need to combine the optimal treatment of both tumors. This study aims to review the available treatment strategies and compare their outcome, focusing on radiotherapy (RT) and liver-first approach (LFA). A systematic review was performed in PubMed, Embase, and web sources including articles published between 2000 and 02/2023 and reporting mid-/long-term outcomes. Overall, twenty studies were included (n = 1837 patients). Three- and 5-year overall survival (OS) rates were 51-88% and 36-59%. Although several strategies were reported, most patients received RT (1448/1837, 79%; > 85% neoadjuvant). RT reduced the pelvic recurrence risk (5.8 vs. 13.5%, P = 0.005) but did not impact OS. Six studies analyzed LFA (n = 307 patients). LFA had a completion rate similar to the rectum-first approach (RFA, 81% vs. 79%) but the interval strategy-an LFA variant with liver surgery in the interval between radiotherapy and rectal surgery-had a better completion rate than standard LFA (liver surgery/radiotherapy/rectal surgery, 92% vs. 75%, P = 0.011) and RFA (79%, P = 0.048). Across all series, LFA achieved the best survival rates, and in one paper it led to a survival advantage in patients with multiple metastases. In conclusion, different strategies can be adopted, but RT should be included to decrease the pelvic recurrence risk. LFA should be considered, especially in patients with high hepatic tumor burden, and RT before liver surgery (interval strategy) could maximize its completion rate.
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- R Tutino
- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy
- General Surgery Residency Program, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Viale Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090, Milan, Italy
- Hepatobiliary Unit, Department of Minimally Invasive General and Oncologic Surgery, Humanitas Gavazzeni University Hospital, Viale M. Gavazzeni 21, 24125, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Viale Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Viale Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele, 20090, Milan, Italy.
- Hepatobiliary Unit, Department of Minimally Invasive General and Oncologic Surgery, Humanitas Gavazzeni University Hospital, Viale M. Gavazzeni 21, 24125, Bergamo, Italy.
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- General Surgery Residency Program, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Division of Oncologic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Niguarda General Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery Residency Program, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Colletti G, Ciniselli CM, Sorrentino L, Bagatin C, Verderio P, Cosimelli M. Multimodal treatment of rectal cancer with resectable synchronous liver metastases: A systematic review. Dig Liver Dis 2023; 55:1602-1610. [PMID: 37277288 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Specific studies on stage IV rectal cancer are lacking. The aim of this study is to describe the current status of rectum-first approach (RFA), liver-first approach (LFA) and simultaneous approach (SA) in these patients. METHODS A systematic review was performed on PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane including studies published from January 2005 to January 2021. Studies on colon cancer only, colon and rectal cancer without distinction, extrahepatic metastases at diagnosis, or case reports/letters were excluded. Main outcomes were 5-yr overall survival (OS) and treatment completion rates. RESULTS 22 studies were included for a total of 1,653 patients. 77% of the studies were retrospective and mainly (59%) reported one treatment approach. The primary endpoint was declared in 27% of the studies. Irrespective of treatment approaches, the 5-yr OS rate was reported in 72% of the studies. The 5-yr OS rates ranged from 38.5% to 75% for LFA, from 28% and 80% for RFA and from 28.2% to 77.3% for SA. Treatment completion rates ranged from 50% to 100% for LFA, from 37% to 100% for RFA, and from 66% to 100% for SA. CONCLUSION The wide heterogeneity of the results reflects that the therapeutic strategy in this setting is a case-by-case multidisciplinary decision and depends on several patient-specific features.
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- Gaia Colletti
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Unit, Fondazione IRCSS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Via Giacomo Venezian, 1, 20133, Milan, Italy
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Meillat H, Garnier J, Palen A, Ewald J, de Chaisemartin C, Tyran M, Mitry E, Lelong B. Organ sparing to cure stage IV rectal cancer: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2619-2626. [PMID: 38111764 PMCID: PMC10725537 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i11.2619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rectal sparing is an option for some rectal cancers with complete or good response after chemoradiotherapy (CRT); however, it has never been evaluated in patients with metastases. We assessed long-term outcomes of a rectal-sparing approach in a liver-first strategy for patients with rectal cancer with resectable liver metastases. CASE SUMMARY We examined patients who underwent an organ-sparing approach for rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases using a liver-first strategy during 2010-2015 (n = 8). Patients received primary chemotherapy and pelvic CRT. Liver surgery was performed during the interval between CRT completion and rectal tumor re-evaluation. Clinical and oncological characteristics and long-term outcomes were assessed.All patients underwent liver metastatic resection with curative intent. The R0 rate was 100%. Six and two patients underwent local excision and a watch-and-wait (WW) approach, respectively. All patients had T3N1 tumors at diagnosis and had good clinical response after CRT. The median survival time was 60 (range, 14-127) mo. Three patients were disease free for 5, 8, and 10 years after the procedure. Five patients developed metastatic recurrence in the liver (n = 5) and/or lungs (n = 2). Only one patient developed local recurrence concurrent with metastatic recurrence 24 mo after the WW approach. Two patients died during follow-up. CONCLUSION The results suggest good local control in patients undergoing organ-sparing strategies for rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastasis. Prospective trials are required to validate these data and identify good candidates for these strategies.
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- Hélène Meillat
- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille 13009, France
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Zhai S, Sun X, Du L, Chen K, Zhang S, Shi Y, Yuan F. Role of Surgical Approach to Synchronous Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Retrospective Analysis. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:3699-3711. [PMID: 33994810 PMCID: PMC8112857 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s300890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study is a retrospective analysis of exploring the efficiency of surgical management on patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastasis (SCLM). PATIENTS AND METHODS Nine hundred fifty-three consecutive patients with SCLM from Weifang People's Hospital of Shandong Province between January 2006 and December 2015 were reviewed. The values of different factors were analyzed, such as different surgical indications of liver metastases, simultaneous or staged resection of primary colorectal cancer and liver metastases, and primary tumor resection (PTR) of asymptomatic patients with unresectable liver metastases. RESULTS Median survival time (47.3 months) and 5-year survival rate (31%) for patients with resected liver metastases were significantly superior to that of with nonoperative treatment (17.2 months, 4%, P<0.001); enlarging the standard of liver metastases resection can improve the resection rates (31.0% vs 13.6%, P<0.001); for patients with resectable liver metastases, the in-hospital cost for simultaneous resection group was lower than that in the staged resection group (36,698 vs 45,134 RMB, P<0.001); for patients of the asymptomatic primary tumor with unresectable liver metastases, PTR was associated with improved median survival (18.0 vs 15.0 months, P=0.006). CONCLUSION For patients with SCLM, liver resection is considered the best treatment; expanding indications of liver resection can improve the resection rates. Simultaneous resection of the primary tumor and liver metastases were indicated in patients with resectable SCLM; PTR was recommended for asymptomatic patients with unresectable hepatic metastases.
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- Shengyong Zhai
- Department of Oncology Surgery, Weifang People’ s Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management and Information, Shandong Transport Vocational College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Surgery, Weifang People’ s Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Surgery, Weifang People’ s Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management and Information, Shandong Transport Vocational College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Surgery, Weifang People’ s Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology Surgery, Weifang People’ s Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang City, Shandong Province, 261041, People’s Republic of China
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Ghiasloo M, Pavlenko D, Verhaeghe M, Van Langenhove Z, Uyttebroek O, Berardi G, Troisi RI, Ceelen W. Surgical treatment of stage IV colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46:1203-1213. [PMID: 32178961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The ideal treatment approach for colorectal cancer (CRC) with synchronous liver metastases (SCRLM) remains debated. We performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) comparing the 'bowel-first' approach (BFA), simultaneous resection (SIM), and the 'liver-first' approach (LFA). METHODS A systematic search of comparative studies in CRC with SCRLM was undertaken using the Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases. Outcome measures included postoperative complications, 30- and 90-day mortality, chemotherapy use, treatment completion rate, 3- and 5-year recurrence-free survival, and 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS). Pairwise and network meta-analysis were performed to compare strategies. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Higgins I2 statistic. RESULTS One prospective and 43 retrospective studies reporting on 10 848 patients were included. Patients undergoing the LFA were more likely to have rectal primaries and a higher metastatic load. The SIM approach resulted in a higher risk of major morbidity and 30-day mortality. Compared to the BFA, the LFA more frequently resulted in failure to complete treatment as planned (34% versus 6%). Pairwise and network meta-analysis showed a similar 5-year OS between LFA and BFA and a more favorable 5-year OS after SIM compared to LFA (odds ratio 0.25-0.90, p = 0.02, I2 = 0%), but not compared to BFA. CONCLUSION Despite a higher tumor load in LFA compared to BFA patients, survival was similar. A lower rate of treatment completion was observed with LFA. Uncertainty remains substantial due to imprecise estimates of treatment effects. In the absence of prospective trials, treatment of stage IV CRC patients should be individually tailored.
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- Mohammad Ghiasloo
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Surgery, Division of GI Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and HPB Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and HPB Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Naples, Italy
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Surgery, Division of GI Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium; Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRG), Ghent University, Belgium.
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Simultaneous versus staged resection of rectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases (RESECT). Eur Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-019-0582-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Salvador-Rosés H, López-Ben S, Casellas-Robert M, Planellas P, Gómez-Romeu N, Farrés R, Ramos E, Codina-Cazador A, Figueras J. Oncological strategies for locally advanced rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases, interval strategy versus rectum first strategy: a comparison of short-term outcomes. Clin Transl Oncol 2017; 20:1018-1025. [PMID: 29273957 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-017-1818-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of treatment for patients with synchronous liver metastases (SLM) from rectal cancer is to achieve a complete resection of both tumor locations. For patients with symptomatic locally advanced rectal cancer with resectable SLM at diagnosis, our usual strategy has been the rectum first approach (RF). However, since 2014, we advocate for the interval approach (IS) that involves the administration of chemo-radiotherapy followed by the resection of the SLM in the interval of time between rectal cancer radiation and rectal surgery. METHODS From 2010 to 2016, 16 patients were treated according to this new strategy and 19 were treated according RF strategy. Data were collected prospectively and analyzed with an intention-to-treat perspective. Complete resection rate, duration of the treatment and morbi-mortality were the main outcomes. RESULTS The complete resection rate in the IS was higher (100%, n = 16) compared to the RF (74%, n = 14, p = 0.049) and the duration of the strategy was shorter (6 vs. 9 months, respectively, p = 0.006). The incidence of severe complications after liver surgery was 14% (n = 2) in the RF and 0% in the IS (p = 1.000), and after rectal surgery was 24% (n = 4) and 12% (n = 2), respectively (p = 1.000). CONCLUSION The IS is a feasible and safe strategy that procures higher level of complete resection rate in a shorter period of time compared to RF strategy.
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- H Salvador-Rosés
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain.
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Bellvitge Hospital, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, IdIBGi, Avinguda de França, S/N, 17007, Girona, Spain
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Treatment strategies for rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: surgical and oncological outcomes with propensity-score analysis. Clin Transl Oncol 2017; 20:221-229. [PMID: 28707036 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-017-1712-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal sequence of surgery for rectal cancer (RC) with synchronous liver metastases (SLM) is controversial. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to explore differences between the rectum first (RF) and the liver first strategy (LF) to achieve the complete resection (CR) of both tumors. METHODS Patients diagnosed of RC with resectable or potentially resectable SLM were included. Data collected prospectively were analyzed with an intention-to-treat perspective, adjusting for between-sample differences (propensity score). The complete resection rate (CRR) was the main outcome variable. RESULTS During a 5-year period, 23 patients underwent the LF strategy and 24 patients the RF strategy. Median overall survival (OS) was 32 months in the LF group and 41 months in the RF group (p = 0.499), and was 51 and 17 months, respectively, for patients achieving or not achieving CR of both tumors (p < 0.001). CRR's were 65% in liver first group and 63% in rectum first group, (p = 0.846). No between-strategy differences in morbidity or duration of treatment were observed. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the notion that the achievement of CR of RC and SLM should be the goal of oncological treatment. Both RF and LF strategies are feasible and safe, but no between-strategy differences have been found in the CRR.
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