Conditions
Liver Tumors & Metastases
Surgical evaluation and treatment of primary liver cancers, colorectal metastases, and other hepatic lesions — including hepatic arterial infusion pump therapy.
Overview
Types of Liver Tumors
Liver tumors are broadly divided into primary liver cancers (arising from liver cells) and secondary tumors (metastases that have spread to the liver from another cancer). The workup and treatment strategy differ significantly depending on the type.
The most common indication for liver surgery in the United States is colorectal liver metastases — spread of colorectal cancer to the liver. This is also where surgery has the greatest potential for cure. Other important indications include hepatocellular carcinoma, metastases from neuroendocrine tumors, and selected cases of other primaries.
Select a tumor type to learn more about how it is evaluated and treated.
Tumor Types
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Detailed Condition Pages
In-depth, patient-focused information on the two most common reasons for liver surgery.
Colorectal Liver Metastases ›
How we decide whether and when to operate, the role of tumor biology and molecular testing, the timing of surgery and chemotherapy, converting inoperable disease, and hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pump therapy.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ›
Primary liver cancer arising in the setting of chronic liver disease — surgical resection, liver transplantation, locoregional therapies, and how the underlying liver guides treatment.
Get an Expert Liver Surgery Evaluation
If you or a family member has liver metastases or a primary liver tumor — including a prior opinion that surgery is not possible — a specialist evaluation is appropriate.