A Case of Conversion Surgery after Chemotherapy for Unresectable Liver Metastasis of Rectal Cancer

A 50s female was diagnosed as rectal cancer with multiple liver metastases after fecal occult blood scrutiny. Liver metastases were multiple in both lobes and involved the right Glisson's capsule. We determined that the liver metastases were unresectable and initiated FOLFOXIRI plus panitumumab treatment. After 6 courses of chemotherapy, rectal cancer resection was performed. After 12 courses of chemotherapy, the liver metastases which had extensively involved the right Glisson on imaging, shrank until the P7 root was visible. If S7 Glisson could be preserved, the radical resection was planned. If not, associated liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy(ALPPS)was planned. Intraoperatively, it was determined that preservation of S7 Glisson was possible and blood flow preservation in the S7 region was feasible, and an anterior segment hepatic resection(S5-6-8)and lateral segment hepatic partial resection(S2/3)were performed. She was discharged on the 18th day and has been under outpatient observation 12 months after hepatectomy.