A Role for Hepatic Metastasectomy in Stage IV Melanoma and Breast Cancer: Reestablishing the Surgical Modality

摘要: Historically, liver-related metastases associated with melanoma or breast cancer have portended a poor prognosis. Many affected patients are not considered for surgical resection based on the extent and multifocal nature of their disease. For this patient population, treatment includes systemic and/or regional therapy, local destruction (ablation/radiation), embolization. Despite best therapeutic regimens, prognosis remains poor. Advances in technique postoperative care led to resurgence use metastasectomy, most notably seen colorectal-related liver metastases. With potential durability small chance cure, may offer improved survival compared other modalities. This review summarizes existing literature that addresses topic metastasectomy cancer.