Impact of Expanding Criteria for Resectability of Colorectal Metastases on Short- and Long-Term Outcomes After Hepatic Resection

Abstract

After an aggressive multidisciplinary treatment of CLM, acceptable overall mortality and morbidity rates were observed. Perioperative mortality rates did not differ according to treatment period; however, more recently operated patients experienced more postoperative complications. These favorable short-term outcomes, without worsening of long-term outcomes, justify an expansion of the criteria for resectability in this patient category.