Simultaneous versus staged resection of rectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases (RESECT)

DiscussionSimultaneous resection of synchronous rectal cancer with liver metastases carries a  similar risk of overall and major complications compared to the staged approach. However, QOE is very low and a simultaneous approach ought to be pursued only in selected patients until better evidence is available.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research