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Liver Transplantation for Non-Resectable Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Rebecca VarleyMunir TaraziMadhav DavéShahd MobarakMartyn C StottMinas BaltatzisThomas Satyadas
Published in: World journal of surgery (2021)
Although current evidence suggests a survival benefit conferred by LT in NRCLM compared to palliative chemotherapy, the ethical implications of organ availability and allocation demand rigorous justification. Concomitant improvements in the management of patients following liver resection and of palliative chemotherapy regimens is paramount.
Keyphrases
  • liver metastases
  • locally advanced
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • rectal cancer
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • radiation therapy
  • decision making