Liver resection for metastatic soft tissue sarcoma: an analysis of prognostic factors

Author(s): Marudanayagam R, Sandhu B, Perera MT, Bramhall SR, Mayer D

Abstract

Aim

The aim of this retrospective study was to analyse the outcome following hepatic resection for metastatic STS and to identify factors predicting survival.

Methods

All patients who underwent hepatic resection for metastatic STS between August 1997 and April 2009 were included. The data was obtained from a prospectively maintained database. Patients’ demographics, clinico-pathological parameters, overall survival and the factors predicting survival were analysed.

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