Management of Rectal Cancer and Liver Metastatic Disease : Which Comes First?
Joint Authors
Pramateftakis, Manousos-Georgios
Georgios, Tsoulfas
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In the last few decades there have been significant changes in the approach to rectal cancer management.
A multimodality approach and advanced surgical techniques have led to an expansion of the treatment of metastatic disease, with improved survival.
Hepatic metastases are present at one point or another in about 50% of patients with colorectal cancer, with surgical resection being the only chance for cure.
As the use of multimodality treatment has allowed the tackling of more complicated cases, one of the main questions that remain unanswered is the management of patients with synchronous rectal cancer and hepatic metastatic lesions.
The question is one of priority, with all possible options being explored.
Specifically, these include the simultaneous rectal cancer and hepatic metastases resection, the rectal cancer followed by chemotherapy and then by the liver resection, and finally the “liver-first” option.
This paper will review the three treatment options and attempt to dissect the indications for each.
In addition, the role of laparoscopy in the synchronous resection of rectal cancer and hepatic metastases will be reviewed in order to identify future trends.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Georgios, Tsoulfas& Pramateftakis, Manousos-Georgios. 2012. Management of Rectal Cancer and Liver Metastatic Disease : Which Comes First?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Georgios, Tsoulfas& Pramateftakis, Manousos-Georgios. Management of Rectal Cancer and Liver Metastatic Disease : Which Comes First?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Georgios, Tsoulfas& Pramateftakis, Manousos-Georgios. Management of Rectal Cancer and Liver Metastatic Disease : Which Comes First?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453743
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453743