The Ethics of Liver Transplant for Colorectal Metastases

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the ethical dimensions of performing liver transplants in cases of nonresectable colorectal liver metastases.
• Review of existing literature on liver transplantation and colorectal metastases
• Analysis of ethical frameworks regarding organ allocation
• Discussion of clinical implications for transplantation criteria
• Identified key ethical dilemmas in organ allocation for metastatic diseases
• Highlighted the need for clear guidelines regarding liver transplant eligibility
• Emphasized the responsibility of transplant teams in addressing these ethical issues

Abstract