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Prognostic Implication of KRAS Status after Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases Varies According to Primary Colorectal Tumor Location.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Oct 2016
Sasaki Kazunari, Margonis Georgios A, Wilson Ana, Kim Yuhree, Buettner Stefan, Andreatos Nikolaos, Gani Faiz, Amini Neda, Spolverato Gaya, Pawlik Timothy M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Right-sided and left-sided colorectal cancer (CRC) is known to differ in their molecular carcinogenic pathways. We sought to investigate the variable prognostic implication of KRAS mutation after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) according to the site of primary CRC. METHODS: A total of 426 patients who underwent a curative-intent hepatic resection and whose KRAS status was available...
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