The rise in metastasectomy across cancer types over the past decade

abstract



CONCLUSIONS

From 2000 through 2011, the performance of metastasectomy increased substantially across common cancer types, notwithstanding various advances in systemic therapies. Metastasectomy was performed more safely, despite increasing patient comorbidity. High-volume institutions appeared to drive practice patterns.

 Keywords:

• metastasectomy;
• colorectal cancer metastasectomy;
• lung cancer metastasectomy;
• breast cancer metastasectomy;
• melanoma metastasectomy;
• surgical trends