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Machairas N, Di Martino M, Primavesi F, Underwood P, de Santibanes M, Ntanasis-Stathopoulos I, Urban I, Tsilimigras DI, Siriwardena AK, Frampton AE, Pawlik TM. Simultaneous resection for colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: current state-of-the-art. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:577-586. [PMID: 38583912 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2024.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A large proportion of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) presents with synchronous colorectal liver metastases (sCRLM) at diagnosis. Surgical approaches for patients with sCRLM have evolved over the past decades. Simultaneous resection (SR) of CRC and sCRLM for selected patients has emerged as a safe and efficient alternative approach to traditional staged resections. METHODS A comprehensive review of the literature was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science databases with the end of search date October 30, 2023. The MeSH terms "simultaneous resections" and "combined resections" in combination with "colorectal liver metastases," "colorectal cancer," "liver resection," and "hepatectomy" were searched in the title and/or abstract. RESULTS SRs aim to achieve maximal tumor clearance, minimizing the risk of disease progression and optimizing the potential for long-term survival. Improvements in perioperative care, advances in surgical techniques, and a better understanding of patient selection criteria have collectively contributed to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these complex procedures. Several studies have demonstrated that SR are associated with reduced overall length of stay and lower costs with comparable morbidity and long-term outcomes. In light of these outcomes, the proportion of patients undergoing SR for CRC and sCRLM has increased substantially over the past 2 decades. CONCLUSION For patients with sCRLM, SR represents an attractive alternative to the traditional staged approach and should be selectively used; however, the decision on whether to proceed with a simultaneous versus staged approach should be individualized based on several patient- and disease-related factors.
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- Nikolaos Machairas
- Second Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy; Department of Surgery, University Maggiore Hospital della Carita, Novara, Italy
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, HPB Centre, Salzkammergutklinikum Hospital, Vöcklabruck, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HPB Surgery, Liver and Transplant Unit, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, HPB Centre, Salzkammergutklinikum Hospital, Vöcklabruck, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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- HPB Surgical Unit, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom; Section of Oncology, Surrey Cancer Research Institute, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The Leggett Building, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, United States; Department of Surgery, The Urban Meyer III and Shelley Meyer Chair for Cancer Research, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States.
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Ruff SM, Brown ZJ, Pawlik TM. A review of targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic colorectal cancer. Surg Oncol 2023; 51:101993. [PMID: 37742544 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2023.101993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Surgical resection is the cornerstone of treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) and offers the best chance at long-term survival. Unfortunately, most patients do not present with resectable metastatic disease and, among patients who do undergo curative-intent resection, many will develop recurrence. In turn, patients require a multi-disciplinary treatment approach with a combination of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and/or liver directed therapies that is guided by patient disease burden and clinical status. The development of targeted therapies has led to varying success in other cancers and has emerged as a treatment option for patients with metastatic CRC. While cytotoxic chemotherapy aims to kill cells as they replicate, targeted therapies are directed at biologic features of cancers, like angiogenesis or immune checkpoints. Targeted therapy can facilitate a more treatment tailored approach to the unique genomic alterations of the tumor and hopefully deliver more personalized therapy. We herein provide a systematic review of approved targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic CRC and provide an overview of the current literature.
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- Samantha M Ruff
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, New York University Long Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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Carbone F, Chee Y, Rasheed S, Cunningham D, Bhogal RH, Jiao L, Tekkis P, Kontovounisios C. Which surgical strategy for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases provides the best outcome? A comparison between primary first, liver first and simultaneous approach. Updates Surg 2022; 74:451-465. [PMID: 35040077 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01234-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no clear consensus about the best surgical strategy for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and synchronous liver metastases (SCRLM). METHODS Between 2009 and 2019, patients with CRC and SCRLM considered for curative treatment were included. Perioperative and follow-up data were analysed to examine the safety and survival outcomes of primary first (PF), liver first (LF) and simultaneous resection (SR) strategies. RESULTS 204 patients were identified, consisting of PF (n = 129), LF (n = 26) and SR (n = 49). Forty-five patients (22.1%) failed to have either the primary or the liver metastases resected following initial LF (n = 11, 42.3%) or PF (n = 34, 26.4%), respectively (p < 0.001). The postoperative morbidity rates were 31.0%, 38.4% and 40.8% in PF, LF and SR group, respectively (p = 0.409); the mortality rates were 2.3%, 0% and 4.1%, respectively (p = 0.547). The 1-, 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS) were 94%, 72%, 53% in the PF group, 74%, 54%, 36% in the LF group, and 91%, 74%, 63% in the SR group. LF group had the worst OS compared to PF and SR (p = 0.040, p = 0.052). The 1-, 3- and 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) were 31%, 15%, 10% in PF, 21%, 9% and 9% in LF and 45%, 28% and 28% in SR group, respectively. SR group had a better DFS compared to PF and LF (p = 0.005, p = 0.008). At the multivariate analysis, there was no difference between the three strategies in terms of OS (PF vs SR OS-HR 1.090, p = 0.808; LF vs SR OS-HR 1.582, p = 0.365) and the PF had a worse DFS compared to the SR approach (PF vs SR DFS-HR 1.803, p = 0.007; LF vs SR DFS-HR 1.252, p = 0.492). CONCLUSIONS PF, LF and SR had comparable postoperative morbidity and mortality. The three surgical strategies had similar OS outcomes. The PF strategy was associated with a worse DFS than SR, while the LF approach was associated with a high failure rate to progress to the second stage (primary tumour resection).
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- Fabio Carbone
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli-"Federico II", Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Gastrointestinal and Lymphoma Unit, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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Hajibandeh S, Hajibandeh S, Sultana A, Ferris G, Mwendwa J, Mohamedahmed AYY, Zaman S, Peravali R. Simultaneous versus staged colorectal and hepatic resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases: a meta-analysis of outcomes and clinical characteristics. Int J Colorectal Dis 2020; 35:1629-1650. [PMID: 32653951 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03694-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the comparative outcomes and clinical characteristics of simultaneous and staged colorectal and hepatic resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of electronic information sources, and bibliographic reference lists. Perioperative morbidity and mortality, anastomotic leak, wound infection, bile leak, bleeding, intra-abdominal abscess, sub-phrenic abscess, reoperation, recurrence, 5-year overall survival, procedure time, and length of hospital stay were the evaluated outcome parameters. Combined overall effect sizes were calculated using random-effects model. RESULTS We identified 41 comparative studies reporting a total of 12,081 patients who underwent simultaneous (n = 5013) or staged (n = 7068) resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases. There were significantly lower use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (p = 0.003), higher right-sided colonic resections (p < 0.00001), and minor hepatic resections (p < 0.00001) in the simultaneous group. The simultaneous resection was associated with significantly lower rate of bleeding (OR 0.60, p = 0.03) and shorter length of hospital stay (MD - 5.40, p < 0.00001) compared to the staged resection. However, no significant difference was found in perioperative morbidity (OR1.04, p = 0.63), mortality (RD 0.00, p = 0.19), anastomotic leak (RD 0.01, p = 0.33), bile leak (OR 0.83, p = 0.50), wound infection (OR 1.17, p = 0.19), intra-abdominal abscess (RD 0.01, p = 0.26), sub-phrenic abscess (OR 1.26, p = 0.48), reoperation (OR 1.32, p = 0.18), recurrence (OR 1.33, p = 0.10), 5-year overall survival (OR 0.88, p = 0.19), or procedure time (MD - 23.64, p = 041) between two groups. CONCLUSIONS Despite demonstrating nearly comparable outcomes, the best available evidence (level 2) regarding simultaneous and staged colorectal and hepatic resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous hepatic metastases is associated with major selection bias. It is time to conduct high-quality randomised studies with respect to burden and laterality of disease. We recommend the staged approach for complex cases.
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- Shahin Hajibandeh
- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Nitsche U, Weber C, Kaufmann B, von Figura G, Assfalg V, Miller G, Friess H, Hüser N, Hartmann D. Simultaneous Versus Staged Resection of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis: A Retrospective Single-Center Study. J Surg Res 2020; 255:346-354. [PMID: 32599454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.05.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND For patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastasis, either a simultaneous, or a two-staged resection of the primary tumor and the liver metastases is possible. There are currently no guidelines preferring one approach to the other. MATERIAL AND METHODS Consecutive patients who underwent hepatic resection at our university hospital from 2007-2016 were included. Clinical, histopathologic, serologic, and survival data were analyzed. The primary end point was tumor-specific survival for patients with simultaneous versus staged resections. RESULTS Of all 140 patients, 68 underwent simultaneous resection and 72 underwent staged resection. The characteristics of both groups were comparable. Patients with simultaneous resections had a shorter duration of cumulative operation time (299 versus 460 min; P = 0.003) and a shorter cumulative length of hospital stay (23 versus 43 d; P = 0.002). Perioperative mortality (P = 0.257) did not differ significantly; however, patients with simultaneous resections had higher rates of grade 2 complications according to Clavien-Dindo (P < 0.001). Tumor-specific 1-y survival was 85 ± 5% for simultaneous and 83 ± 5% for staged resection (P = 0.631). On multivariable analysis, pT4 (P = 0.038), pN3 (P = 0.003), and G3/4 (P = 0.041) of the primary tumor and postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo 3/4/5, P = 0.003) were poor prognostic factors regarding tumor-specific survival. CONCLUSIONS This is one of the largest and most thoroughly documented retrospective single-center studies of consecutive patients with synchronous hepatic metastases. Simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer together with hepatic metastases is a safe procedure in selected patients and does not have a significant influence on long-term survival.
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- Ulrich Nitsche
- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Mathematics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, TUM School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases; a practice survey. HPB (Oxford) 2020; 22:728-734. [PMID: 31601509 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND We examined surgeon practice intentions and barriers to performing simultaneous resections for colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases. METHODS We electronically surveyed North American surgeons who provide colorectal cancer care with a pilot-tested questionnaire. Four clinical scenarios of increasing complexity were presented. Perceived outcomes of and barriers to simultaneous resection were assessed on a 7-point Likert scale. We compared results between general and hepatobiliary surgeons. RESULTS Responses (rate 20%, 234/1166) included 50 general and 134 hepatobiliary surgeons. High likelihood scores for support of simultaneous resection among general and hepatobiliary surgeons, respectively, included the following for: minor liver and low complexity colon, 83% and 98% (p < 0.001); minor liver and rectal resection, 57% and 73% (p = 0.042); complex liver and low complexity colon resection, 26% and 24% (p = 0.858); and, complex liver and rectal resection, 11% and 7.0% (p = 0.436). Among hepatobiliary surgeons, the most common barriers to simultaneous resections were patient comorbidities and lung metastases, whereas certain general surgeons additionally identified transfer of care. CONCLUSIONS Surgeon support for simultaneous resection was high for cases with minor hepatectomy, and low for cases involving major hepatectomy. These results suggest that clinical trials should involve patients with limited disease to evaluate post-operative complications and cost.
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Ghiasloo M, Pavlenko D, Verhaeghe M, Van Langenhove Z, Uyttebroek O, Berardi G, Troisi RI, Ceelen W. Surgical treatment of stage IV colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 46:1203-1213. [PMID: 32178961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The ideal treatment approach for colorectal cancer (CRC) with synchronous liver metastases (SCRLM) remains debated. We performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) comparing the 'bowel-first' approach (BFA), simultaneous resection (SIM), and the 'liver-first' approach (LFA). METHODS A systematic search of comparative studies in CRC with SCRLM was undertaken using the Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases. Outcome measures included postoperative complications, 30- and 90-day mortality, chemotherapy use, treatment completion rate, 3- and 5-year recurrence-free survival, and 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS). Pairwise and network meta-analysis were performed to compare strategies. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Higgins I2 statistic. RESULTS One prospective and 43 retrospective studies reporting on 10 848 patients were included. Patients undergoing the LFA were more likely to have rectal primaries and a higher metastatic load. The SIM approach resulted in a higher risk of major morbidity and 30-day mortality. Compared to the BFA, the LFA more frequently resulted in failure to complete treatment as planned (34% versus 6%). Pairwise and network meta-analysis showed a similar 5-year OS between LFA and BFA and a more favorable 5-year OS after SIM compared to LFA (odds ratio 0.25-0.90, p = 0.02, I2 = 0%), but not compared to BFA. CONCLUSION Despite a higher tumor load in LFA compared to BFA patients, survival was similar. A lower rate of treatment completion was observed with LFA. Uncertainty remains substantial due to imprecise estimates of treatment effects. In the absence of prospective trials, treatment of stage IV CRC patients should be individually tailored.
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- Mohammad Ghiasloo
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Surgery, Division of GI Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and HPB Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and HPB Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Naples, Italy
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Surgery, Division of GI Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium; Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRG), Ghent University, Belgium.
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