Does primary tumor resection contribute to overall survival in unresectable synchronous metastatic colorectal cancer?

Does primary tumor resection contribute to overall survival in unresectable synchronous metastatic colorectal cancer?

Background: Primary tumor resection (PTR) in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has not been suggested by guidelines, since new systemic chemotherapy options have improved overall survival. However, the effect of PTR is still controversial in mCRC. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of...

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Main Authors: Yakup Ergun, Oznur Bal, Mutlu Dogan, Gokhan Ucar, Merve Dirikoc, Yusuf Acikgoz, Ferhat Bacaksiz, Dogan Uncu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
colectomy
colorectal cancer
metastatic
palliative surgery
survival
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2020;volume=25;issue=1;spage=14;epage=14;aulast=Ergun

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