Non-Colorectal Liver Metastases Undergoing Liver Resection: The NONCOLMET Study Group.

INTRODUCTION

While the resection of colorectal liver metastases is a well-established procedure, with survival rates superior to chemotherapy alone, controversial data still exist on liver resection for non-colorectal liver metastases (NCRLM). These patients comprise a diverse and heterogeneous group usually excluded from surgery. To date, only few retrospective reports are available on the surgical treatment of NCRLM. The NONCOLMET study aimed to build a comprehensive registry of patients undergoing liver resection for NCRLM, providing robust retrospective and prospective data to describe clinical practices, outcomes, and identify prognostic factors.

METHODS

The study consists of two phases: (1) retrospective collection of data from patients treated between 2010 and 2024 and (2) prospective enrolment from 2025. Patients aged ≥18 years with histologically confirmed NCRLM undergoing liver resection will be included. Data will be recorded via a standardized electronic case report form on the RedCap platform. The following endpoints will be evaluated: oncological outcomes including overall survival, disease-free survival, and disease relapse; post-operative mortality at 30 and 90 days with causes of death; post-procedural complications; predictor variables of short- and long-term outcomes. These outcomes will be used to elaborate a risk score model.

CONCLUSIONS

NONCOLMET will offer crucial insights into the surgical management of NCRLM, helping refine patient selection criteria and informing future clinical guidelines.