Meta-analysis of oncologic effect of primary tumor resection in patients with unresectable stage IV colorectal cancer in the era of modern systemic chemotherapy.
Gi Won HaJong Hun KimMin Ro LeePublished in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2017)
Palliative resection of the primary tumor may have survival benefits in patients with unresectable stage IV colorectal cancer. Randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the optimal treatment for these patients.
Keyphrases
- locally advanced
- systematic review
- end stage renal disease
- randomized controlled trial
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- rectal cancer
- newly diagnosed
- meta analyses
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- liver metastases
- palliative care
- squamous cell carcinoma
- patient reported outcomes
- minimally invasive
- smoking cessation