This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
ALPPS improves resectability compared with conventional two-stage hepatectomy in patients with advanced colorectal liver metastasis: results from a Scandinavian multicenter randomized controlled trial (LIGRO Trial). Ann Surg 2018; 267: 833-840.
Published: 9th August 2018
Authors: Sandström P, Røsok B, Sparrelid E, Larsen P, Larsson A, Lindell G et al.
Conclusion
The resection rate improved from 57% in conventionally treated patients to 92% after ALPPS in this trial that included 97 patients with functional liver reserve less than 30 per cent. There were no differences in perioperative complications.
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