Repeat hepatic resection for primary and metastatic carcinoma of the liver
1990
Repeat Liver Surgery for Cancer
Sample size: 19
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Huguet, C., Bona, S., Nordlinger, B., Lagrange, L., Parc, R., Harb, J., Benard, F.
Hypothesis
Is repeated hepatic resection justified for malignancy?
Conclusion
Repeat hepatic resections can lead to beneficial results in select patients with liver tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- The operative mortality rate was 5.2 percent.
- The three-year actuarial survival rate was 64 percent after the second resection.
- Repeat resections can lead to long-term disease-free survival in select patients.
Takeaway
Some patients can have their liver cancer removed more than once, and it can help them live longer.
Methodology
The study involved 19 patients who underwent repeated hepatic resections for malignant lesions of the liver.
Limitations
The study highlights that repeat resection is usually not compatible with sufficient viable liver parenchyma for patient survival.
Participant Demographics
Patients included those with hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal metastases.
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