{
  "id": 17843687,
  "title": "Postop morbidity lower with laparoscopic versus open resection of colorectal liver metastases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/postop-morbidity-lower-with-laparoscopic-versus-open-resection-of",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-postop-morbidity-laparoscopic-resection-colorectal.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is associated with lower postoperative morbidity compared to open liver resection (OLR). Conducted by Bram Olij and colleagues from Maastricht University, this meta-analysis examined individual participant data from randomized clinical trials and included 761 patients (384 undergoing LLR and 377 undergoing OLR).\n\nThe researchers observed that postoperative morbidity was significantly lower in patients assigned to laparoscopic surgery (19% versus 27%). This difference in morbidity did not vary among patients who received preoperative systemic therapy (25% versus 24%). Additionally, ninety-day mortality was 1.8% after LLR and 0.8% after OLR. Overall survival and disease-free survival remained comparable between the two surgical approaches after a median follow-up of 93 months.\n\nThe study's findings align with previously published trial-level reports from the included randomized studies, suggesting that the laparoscopic approach is linked to reduced postoperative complications and shorter hospital stays without compromising long-term oncologic outcomes. However, the authors of the study disclosed potential conflicts of interest with the biopharmaceutical industry.\n\nThis summary, generated using an LLM, was compiled from the original article published on Oct. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.",
  "summary": "For patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is associated with lower postoperative morbidity than open liver resection (OLR), with similar long-term oncologic outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.",
  "key_points": [
    "Laparoscopic resection lowers postoperative morbidity in colorectal liver metastases.",
    "Study by Bram Olij and Maastricht University shows 19% vs 27% morbidity.",
    "No difference in morbidity with preoperative systemic therapy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}