J. Engstrand

TL;DR: The worse survival in liver metastatic right-sided Colon cancer could possibly be explained by the higher number of metastases, as well as more extensive segmental involvement compared with left-sided colon and rectal cancer, even though the latter had a higher incidence of liver metastases.

TL;DR: Percutaneous microwave ablation performed with CT-guided stereotactic navigation provides sufficient accuracy and requires almost no repositioning of the needle, therefore, it is technically feasible and applicable for safe treatments.

TL;DR: The potential role of MWA as a valid first-line treatment for patients with small CRCLM is supported, and after adjusting for factors known to affect treatment choice, no significant difference in OS was shown after MWA versus resection forCRCLM.

TL;DR: No statistically significant difference in overall survival was demonstrated for synchronous vs. metachronous detection at any of the defining time points (CRC diagnosis/surgery and 3, 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis/sur surgery) was demonstratedfor operated or non-operated patients.

TL;DR: Results of the multiple ablation strategy in the defined population suggest a survival benefit, compared to palliative chemotherapy alone with acceptable associated morbidity and no perioperative mortality.