Hepatic Resection for Metastatic Colon and Rectal Cancer

Hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer.

One-hundred thirty-one primary hepatic resection for colorectal secondary tumors were performed at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center between 1975 and 1993. Perioperative mortality occurred in five patients (3.8%). Twenty-three patients had minor morbidities (18%); major morbidity occurred only in the five patients who died. Curative resections were performed in 107 patients. Overall a...

Guidelines for Laparoscopic Resection of Curable Colon and Rectal Cancer

This is one of a series of clinical practice guidelines issued by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and has been developed in collaboration with the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). There has been considerable controversy regarding the safety of utilizing a laparoscopic approach for malignant colorectal disease, as well as many lesso...

Liver Resection for Metastatic Colon Carcinoma

In an investigation of the indications for hepatic resection in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma metastases, the records of 859 patients who had undergone this procedure were reviewed. This patient group, from 24 institutions, was found to have a 5-year actuarial survival of33% and a 5-year actuarial disease-free survival of21%. The only factors that might by themselves be considered contr...

Screening For Colon and Rectal Cancer.

Robotic Surgery for Colon and Rectal Cancer

Robotic surgery, used generally for colorectal cancer, has the advantages of a three-dimensional surgical view, steadiness, and seven degrees of robotic arms. However, there are disadvantages, such as a decreased sense of touch, extra time needed to dock the robotic cart, and high cost. Robotic surgery is performed using various techniques, with or without laparoscopic surgery. Because the resu...