Hepatic resection for the treatment of liver metastases in gastric carcinoma: Review of the literature

Abstract

This article presents a review of the literature on hepatic resection for the treatment of liver metastases in gastric carcinoma, and discusses the indications, mortality rates, prognostic factors and long-term results. Reports on hepatectomy for liver metastases from gastric cancer are rare, the results are disappointing, and further studies are required. © 2006 Taylor & Francis.