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BACKGROUND: Liver metastases of colorectal cancer are frequent and potentially fatal event in the evolution of patients. AIM: In the second module of this consensus, management of resectable liver metastases was discussed. METHOD: Concept of synchronous and metachronous metastases was determined, and both scenarius were discussed separately according its prognostic and therapeutic peculiarities. RESULTS: Special attention was given to the missing metastases due to systemic preoperative treatment response, with emphasis in strategies to avoid its reccurrence and how to manage disappeared lesions. CONCLUSION: Were presented validated ressectional strategies, to be taken into account in clinical practice.
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