Simultaneous surgical treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer in the elderly through Habib's technique

The liver is the most common site of metastasis from colo-rectal cancer (CRC) that may already be present up to 30% of cases the diagnosis of the primary tumor. In recent years, thanks to the improvement of surgical techniques and chemotherapy, the prognosis is improved and the criteria for a correct indication for surgery are less restrictive than in the past [1][2]. The behaviour in the presence of synchronous liver metastases (ME), however, is still controversial, and removal of the primary tumor and ME can occur at different times. In view of the improvement of surgical techniques and perioperative management of technological development, in some selected cases a contemporary approach can be planned. We have thus decided to conduct a retrospective study to evaluate whether there is increased risk of morbidity 'and mortality, as well as a significant increase in operative time, especially focusing on the influence of age in the simultaneous treatment of the primary tumor and ME.