Minimally invasive methods of local treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastases: state-of-the art (a review of literature)

Abstract

The paper reviews the data available in modern Russian and foreign literature on the existing minimally invasive methods of local exposure of colorectal cancer liver metastases, which include ablation procedures (radiofrequency ablation, laser thermal ablation, and cryoablation), stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery, as well as X-ray endovascular procedures (chemoinfusion, chemoembolization, and radioembolization). The characteristics of some treatment options and a surgical procedure, as well as those of each other were compared.

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• liver metastases
• radiofrequency ablation
• stereotactic radiotherapy
• hepatic artery chemoembolization
• portal vein embolization