Surgeons debate: should you remove the colon or liver first?

NCT ID NCT07272928

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 500 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Doctors want to know if removing the colon tumor first or the liver tumor first leads to fewer complications and better survival. The goal is to find the safest and most effective surgery order.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • SC Chirurgia Generale

    RECRUITING

    Alessandria, Piedmont, 15121, Italy

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