Synchronous primary colorectal and liver metastasis: impact of operative approach on clinical outcomes and hospital charges

ConclusionsPatients with synchronous CLM managed with either simultaneous or staged surgery have comparable perioperative and longterm outcomes. However, patients treated with simultaneous surgery spent an average of 6 days fewer in hospital, resulting in a reduction of median hospital charges of US$27 824 (55.1%). When appropriate and technically feasible, the simultaneous surgery approach to synchronous CLM should be preferred.
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research