Simultaneous Laparoscopic Resection of Primary Tumor and Liver Metastases for Colorectal Cancer: Surgical Technique and Short-Term Outcome.

Journal: Hepato-gastroenterology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Laparoscopic approaches are increasingly used in selected patients with either colorectal or liver disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopy-assisted combined colorectal and liver resection for primary colorectal cancer (CRC) with synchronous liver metastases.

Authors

  • Yuji Miyamoto
  • Toru Beppu
  • Yasuo Sakamoto
  • Katsunori Imai
  • Hiromitsu Hayashi
  • Hidetoshi Nitta
  • Takatoshi Ishiko
  • Masayuki Watanabe
  • Hideo Baba