A role for hepatic metastasectomy in stage IV melanoma and breast cancer: reestablishing the surgical modality

S Zani, BM Clary - Oncology, 2011 - search.proquest.com
S Zani, BM Clary
Oncology, 2011search.proquest.com
Advances in perioperative planning, surgical technique, and postoperative care over the
past two decades have allowed the indications for hepatic resection to be potentially
broadened to include histologies and/or disease burdens previously felt to be
contraindications for this treatment modality. This trend has been seen most notably with
respect to resection of colorectal-related liver metastases.[1, 2] Historically, colorectal liver
metastases have been treated with palliative chemotherapy. The improvements seen with …
Abstract
Advances in perioperative planning, surgical technique, and postoperative care over the past two decades have allowed the indications for hepatic resection to be potentially broadened to include histologies and/or disease burdens previously felt to be contraindications for this treatment modality. This trend has been seen most notably with respect to resection of colorectal-related liver metastases.[1, 2] Historically, colorectal liver metastases have been treated with palliative chemotherapy. The improvements seen with surgical resection have made this the gold standard for treatment; expected 5-year survival rates are 50% to 65%, and resection offers the only potential for cure.[3] Hepatic resection for neuroendocrine-related liver metastases is likewise now accepted as appropriate.[4] However, while retrospective reports have demonstrated long-term survival in some highly selected patients with other histologies, including melanoma and breast cancer, the application of hepatectomy in these patients remains controversial.
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