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Chinese Journal of Transplantation(Electronic Edition) ›› 2024, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (03): 174-180. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3903.2024.03.006

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Progress of liver transplantation for nonresectable colorectal liver metastases

Guisheng Ai1, Jian Yang2, Wentao Jiang3,()   

  1. 1. The First Central Clinical School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300192, China
    2. Liver Transplantation Department, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin 300112, China
    3. The First Central Clinical School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300192, China; Liver Transplantation Department, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin 300112, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Cancer, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin 300112, China
  • Received:2024-02-11 Online:2024-06-25 Published:2024-08-29
  • Contact: Wentao Jiang

Abstract:

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common malignancy worldwide, with a high incidence of liver metastases and a 5-year survival rate of only 14%. Early studies on liver transplantation for the treatment of nonresectable colorectal liver metastases (NRCLM) were not promising. However, with advancement in surgical techniques and perioperative management, the question of how to apply liver transplantation to achieve survival benefits for patients with NRCLM has regained attention. Recent studies have shown that by establishing strict recipient selection criteria, the survival rate after liver transplantation for these patients can be significantly improved. Postoperative tumor recurrence remains a significant issue, but the most common site of metastasis is the lungs, which has a minimal impact on overall survival when treated aggressively. The shortage of donor livers is a major limitation for liver transplantation, but this issue can be alleviated by strategies such as using extended criteria donors, living donor liver transplantation, and developing innovative surgical techniques. Overall, liver transplantation as a treatment for NRCLM shows promising prospects, but more research is needed to refine the relevant techniques and strategies.

Key words: Liver transplantation, Nonresectable colorectal liver metastases, Recipient selection, Chemotherapy

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