Minimally Invasive Evaluation and Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases
Joint Authors
Cunningham, Steven C.
Gueorguiev, Anton L.
Mackey, Richard
Kowdley, Gopal C.
Esquivel, Jesus
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Minimally invasive techniques used in the evaluation and treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs) include ultrasonography (US), computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, percutaneous and operative ablation therapy, standard laparoscopic techniques, robotic techniques, and experimental techniques of natural orifice endoscopic surgery.
Laparoscopic techniques range from simple staging laparoscopy with or without laparoscopic intraoperative US, through intermediate techniques including simple liver resections (LRs), to advanced techniques such as major hepatectomies.
Hereins, we review minimally invasive evaluation and treatment of CRLM, focusing on a comparison of open LR (OLR) and minimally invasive LR (MILR).
Although there are no randomized trials comparing OLR and MILR, nonrandomized data suggest that MILR compares favorably with OLR regarding morbidity, mortality, LOS, and cost, although significant selection bias exists.
The future of MILR will likely include expanding criteria for resectability of CRLM and should include both a patient registry and a formalized process for surgeon training and credentialing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gueorguiev, Anton L.& Mackey, Richard& Kowdley, Gopal C.& Esquivel, Jesus& Cunningham, Steven C.. 2011. Minimally Invasive Evaluation and Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gueorguiev, Anton L.…[et al.]. Minimally Invasive Evaluation and Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gueorguiev, Anton L.& Mackey, Richard& Kowdley, Gopal C.& Esquivel, Jesus& Cunningham, Steven C.. Minimally Invasive Evaluation and Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490507