Metastasectomy for Stage IVA Colon Cancer: Does the Type of Treating Institution Make a Difference?

Treatment of metastatic colon cancer has evolved over time. More evidence has been emerging in recent years supporting metastasectomy in selected patients. We sought to elucidate whether the type of institution-community, comprehensive community, academic/research, and integrated cancer network-would have an effect on patient outcome, specifically those colon cancer patients with isolated liver metastasis.