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A meta‑analysis of individual participant data from eligible randomized trials found that patients with colorectal liver metastases who undergo laparoscopic liver resection experience lower postoperative morbidity than those treated with open resection, while long‑term oncologic outcomes remain comparable. The analysis included 761 patients, with 384 receiving laparoscopic surgery and 377 undergoing open surgery. The findings were published online on Oct. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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