Validation study of the JSHBPS nomogram for patients with colorectal liver metastases who underwent hepatic resection in the recent era ‐ a nationwide survey in Japan

ConclusionsThe JSHBPS nomogram remains beneficial for patients undergoing upfront hepatectomy in the recent era but is less effective for patients undergoing hepatectomy after chemotherapy. Patients with a Beppu score ≥ 7 showed high-risk recurrence, and adjuvant chemotherapy should be recommended for these patients.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - October 26, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Toru Beppu, Kensuke Yamamura, Katsunori Sakamoto, Goro Honda, Shin Kobayashi, Itaru Endo, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Kenjiro Kotake, Michio Itabashi, Yojiro Hashiguchi, Yoshihito Kotera, Tatsuro Yamaguchi, Soichiro Natsume, Ken Tabuchi, Hirotoshi Kob Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research