Critical review of the prognostic significance of pathological variables in patients undergoing resection for colorectal liver metastases

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors, particularly pathological variables, that influence disease-free and overall survival following resection for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).MethodsPatients undergoing CRLM resection from January 2005 to December 2011 were included. Data analysed included information on demographics, laboratory results, operative findings, histopathological features and survival.ResultsA...