Simultaneous versus staged hepatic resection for colorectal metastases with an intact primary cancer

Currently, there are approximately 103,170 new cases of colon cancer and 40,290 new cases of rectal cancer diagnosed yearly. Approximately 51,690 deaths occur from colorectal cancers annually. Colon and rectal cancer combined are the fourth most common cancer diagnosis and second most common cause of cancer mortality. While the incidence and mortality are decreasing, about half of all patients will develop metastatic disease. Of these patients, 80–90% develops unresectable liver metastases, which include 20–34% who have synchronous hepatic metastases.
Source: Surgical Oncology - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research