Management of Oligometastatic Colorectal Cancer

Surg Clin North Am. 2024 Jun;104(3):619-629. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.11.011. Epub 2023 Dec 11.

Abstract

The management of oligometastatic colorectal cancer differs from the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, and it is essential that those who treat oligometastatic disease be familiar with the treatment options for these patients. Although definitive treatment is often surgical, there are situations where local therapies such as SBRT or ablative techniques may better serve the patient. Adjuvant therapy should be provided to all patients, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy should be considered as well. The role of immunotherapy is currently limited due to the lack of clinical trials in this area.

Keywords: Colorectal; Hepatic; Oligometastatic; Pulmonary.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy / methods
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic