Surgical intervention for liver metastases in colorectal cancer is underutilized among disadvantaged groups, impacting outcomes.
- Only 18% of analyzed patients received hepatectomy or ablation, with non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic/Latino patients 17% less likely to undergo intervention.
- Patients at academic centers were 2.24 times more likely to receive surgical treatment than those at community programs.
- Higher insurance status and income correlate with increased odds of receiving intervention.
Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving surgical outcomes and equity in treatment access.
Journal Article by Martinez AE, Webber A (…) DiBrito S et 3 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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