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  • Optimal surgical strategies for treating synchronous colorectal cancer with liver metastasis (SCRLM) remain debated, with numerous studies published to guide decision-making.
  • Controversies in findings hinder the ability to generalize results and make definitive conclusions about optimal surgical approaches.
  • Current evidence indicates that simultaneous curative surgery for stage IV colorectal cancer with liver metastasis is feasible, safe, and yields similar outcomes to other methods when patients are carefully selected.

Article Abstract

Purpose And Design: Optimal surgical strategy for resectable synchronous colorectal cancer with liver metastasis (SCRLM) remains a therapeutic dilemma. Multiple retrospective studies including several meta-analyses have been published since 2001 to help facilitate the decision making process and identify the optimal surgical approach. Controversy limits the generalization of available data to draw conclusions. A review of available literature on appropriate surgical timing may alleviate confusion among physicians and promote a more evidence based approach.

Results And Conclusion: Current evidence supports the feasibility, safety, and equivalent oncological outcomes of simultaneous curative resection of stage IV colorectal cancer with liver metastasis in appropriately selected patients.

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