Practice variation and outcomes of minimally invasive minor liver resections in patients with colorectal liver metastases: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In 2017, the Southampton guideline stated that minimally invasive liver resections (MILR) should considered standard practice for minor liver resections. This study aimed to assess recent implementation rates of minor MILR, factors associated with performing MILR, hospital variation, and outcomes in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).

Methods

This population-based study included all patients who underwent minor liver resection for CRLM in the Netherlands between 2014 and 2021. Factors associated with MILR and nationwide hospital variation were assessed using multilevel multivariable logistic regression. Propensity-score matching (PSM) was applied to compare outcomes between minor MILR and minor open liver resections. Overall survival (OS) was asses

SUBMITTER: de Graaff MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10338622 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature