Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Simultaneous Versus Delayed Resection for Synchronous Colorectal Liver Metastasis: A Nationwide Multicenter Study Utilizing Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Simultaneous Versus Delayed Resection for Synchronous Colorectal Liver Metastasis: A Nationwide Multicenter Study Utilizing Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Colorectal cancer (CRC) often metastasizes to the liver, with synchronous metastases observed in 20% of cases. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, but the impact of simultaneous and staged resections on clinical outcomes remains unclear. This study employs propensity score matching (PSM) in a nationwide survey to compare clinical characteristics, complications, and survival, providing valuable insights for optimizing the management of colorectal liver metastases.
Inclusion Criteria:
1) a histologically confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer with liver metastases; and 2) age ≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
1) extrahepatic metastases; and 2) ineligibility for curative surgical resection based on preoperative assessment.