Liver transplant showdown: which method works best for colon cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT06698146
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at different ways to perform a liver transplant in people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will compare living versus deceased donor transplants, whole versus split organs, and one-stage versus two-stage procedures. They will track survival, recovery, and complications over one year. The goal is to find out which method works best for these patients.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
liver transplant (living or deceased donor, whole or split organ, one-stage or two-stage procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify the best liver transplant approach for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, potentially improving survival and recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry study, not a treatment trial, so it won't test a new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients, and liver transplant carries serious risks like rejection and infection.
Conditions
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