Surgery combined with intra-operative microwaves ablation for the management of colorectal cancer liver metastasis: A case-matched analysis and evaluation of recurrences.

Patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis undergoing surgery plus intra-operative microwaves have similar post-operative results compared with surgery alone group. The choice between the two approaches could be only technical, depending on the site, number, and volume of the metastases. This approach could also be used in patients with liver metastasis relapse who have already undergone hepatic surgery.