Multidisciplinary treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases has significantly improved surgical resection rates. Multidisciplinary teams comprehensively evaluate tumor burden and liver function reserve, and targeted combination regimens can improve objective response and create a surgical resection window.
Value of multidisciplinary treatment
Treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases involves oncology surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, medical oncology, imaging and pathology. Multidisciplinary teams develop individualized conversion treatment plans through comprehensive evaluation, giving unresectable liver metastases a chance for resection.
Treatment strategy
For initially unresectable patients, targeted combination chemotherapy is used first to shrink tumors, then radical resection is performed once surgical conditions are met, followed by comprehensive postoperative treatment.
Significance for patients
Complete resection of liver metastases is a key factor in improving long-term survival of colorectal cancer patients. Multidisciplinary treatment enables more patients to obtain surgical opportunities.
MedBridge services
Patients can visit hepatobiliary centers at partner hospitals. MedBridge assists in arranging remote consultation and cost estimation to plan comprehensive treatment plans.