Abstract
Objective To assess the indication and efficacy of surgical treatment for patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma. Methods Clinical data of 75 patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma undergoing surgery from January 2000 to December 2007 were analyzed retrospectively. Results Among 75 patients,62 patients were found to have synchronous hepatic metastasis and 13 patients were found to have metachronous hepatic metastases. 70 patients underwent resection of hepatic metastases and complications occurred in 10 patients. The 1,3 and 5-year survival rates were 74. 67%, 58.67% and 28.00%respatectomy. Univariate analysis revealed that solitary metastasis was a significant factor for favorable prognosis after surgery . The expression of preoperative CEA, Dukes stage, the number of hepatic metastases, status of lymph node metastasis and histological differentiation of the primary colorectal carcinoma were all significant factors for prognosis after surgery. Conclusion The hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer should be treated by a surgical approach. T earlier stage of clinical pathology, higher differentiation extent, metastases less than 2, and low-level expression of preoperative CEA predict a better survival. Key words: Colorectal carcinoma; Liver metastasis; Surgical treatment; Prognosis
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