Local Treatment of Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: Results of a Randomized Phase II Trial

Tumor ablation is often employed for unresectable colorectal liver metastases. However, no survival benefit has ever been demonstrated in prospective randomized studies. Here, we investigate the long-term benefits of such an aggressive approach.

In this randomized phase II trial, 119 patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (n 38%) was met. We now report on long-term OS results. All statistical tests were two-sided. The analyses were according to intention to treat.