Not all early recurrences define futility: relapse patterns shape outcomes after colorectal liver metastases resection.
BACKGROUND Recurrence after curative resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is heterogeneous. Early recurrence not always implies futile surgery. This study distinguishes predictors of early recurrence versus futile surgery and examines recurrence patterns. METHODS This study analyzed the prospective LiMeT c...