Changes in indication and results after resection of hepatic metastases from noncolorectal primary tumors: a single-institutional review.

Background: The isolated occurrence of noncolorectal liver metastases is rare. The available data are inconsistent in terms of indication for surgery, treatment, and outcome, so a generally applicable therapeutic algorithm is currently lacking.

Methods: A total of 162 patients underwent resection for noncolorectal liver metastases between 1978 and 2001.