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Case #4 -
A 65 year old with weight loss and anorexia

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
5.) When is surgery indicated?

Indications for resection - all these conditions must be met:


  • The primary tumor is or can be controlled

  • No systemic or other intraabdominal metastases

  • Patient's condition will tolerate a major resection

  • Adequate hepatic reserve after complete resection

 
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