BRAF Mutations and Survival After Liver Surgery in Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases

BRAF mutations in colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases are linked to poorer survival outcomes. However, liver resection shows a significant 56% reduction in the risk of death for patients with BRAF-mutated colorectal liver metastases. Surgical intervention offers a clear survival benefit, with a reduced hazard ratio of 0.44 favoring surgery.

Review by Petrelli F, Arru M (…) Sozzi A et 11 al. in Eur J Surg Oncol

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