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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2005; 18(3): 215-223
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-916282
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Management of Hepatic Metastases from Colorectal Cancer

Ketan R. Sheth1 , Bryan M. Clary1
  • 1Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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02 September 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The majority of hepatic metastases in the United States occur in patients with a primary colorectal malignancy. Advances in technology combined with increasing surgeon experience have broadened the treatment options available for hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer. Surgical resection is the most effective therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer isolated to the liver. The aim of this article is to discuss the role of locally aggressive treatment options including resection, ablation, and regional chemotherapy in the management of patients with metastases from colorectal cancer.

KEYWORDS

Hepatic metastases - colorectal cancer - hepatic resection - hepatic ablation

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Ketan R ShethM.D. 

Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Duke University Medical Center

104 Bell Bldg., Durham, NC 27710

Email: ketan.sheth@duke.edu