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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2013; 5(6): 298-301
Published online Jun 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i6.298
Published online Jun 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i6.298
Synchronous resections of primary colorectal tumor and liver metastasis by laparoscopic approach
Tan To Cheung, Ronnie Tung Ping Poon, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Ronnie Tung Ping Poon, State Key Laboratory for Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Author contributions: Both authors conceived and designed the study, wrote, revised and approved the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Tan To Cheung, FRCS, Honorary Associate Professor at Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. tantocheung@hotmail.com
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Received: February 21, 2013
Revised: April 18, 2013
Accepted: May 16, 2013
Published online: June 27, 2013
Revised: April 18, 2013
Accepted: May 16, 2013
Published online: June 27, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Open resection of primary colorectal tumor and liver metastasis in one operation or in separate operations is currently common practice but synchronous resections of the same by laparoscopy are controversial. Since open resection of primary colorectal tumor and liver metastasis in one operation results in an equally good short-term outcome when compared with that done in separate operations, laparoscopic resection of the same in one single operation seems to be a good option. Recent evidence has shown that this new approach is a safe alternative with a shorter hospital stay. Large scale randomized controlled trials are needed to demonstrate its effectiveness.