Liver transplantation for liver metastases of colorectal cancer
Urata, K.; Kawasaki, S.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi 102(5): 409-411
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4894 PMID: 11394005 Document Number: 529703
Because of the critical shortage of donor organs, liver transplantation for metastatic tumors should be reserved for patients in whom long-term survival is possible. Transplantation in patients with metastatic tumors from colorectal cancer has resulted only in short disease-free intervals, and palliation was achieved in only a few patients. In patients with symptomatic neuroendocrine tumors unresponsive to conventional therapy, on the other hand, reasonably good disease-free intervals and prolonged survival may justify liver transplantation.