Liver Metastasis: Surgical Evaluation
The liver is a common site for metastases, especially from colorectal cancer. In carefully selected patients, surgical resection significantly improves survival. The decision integrates tumor type, number, location, liver reserve and the patient's overall fitness.
Who is a surgical candidate?
- Suitable tumor type (especially colorectal)
- Lesions technically resectable
- Adequate future liver remnant
- Patient fit for surgery
- No uncontrolled extrahepatic disease
Imaging and planning
Contrast MRI, CT and, when needed, PET-CT map the disease; liver-volume calculations support planning.
Surgical options
- Anatomic or parenchyma-sparing resections
- Two-stage hepatectomy
- Portal vein embolization followed by resection
- Combinations with ablation
Multidisciplinary care
Oncology, radiology, interventional radiology and surgery work together; chemotherapy timing matters.
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