Table 2.
Variables used for minimisation. The process achieved well balanced groups
| Control (N = 33) | Metastasectomy (N = 32) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | 21 |
| Female | 13 | 11 |
| Age | Years | Years |
| Minimum | 48 | 35 |
| 25% | 61 | 61 |
| Median | 70 | 72 |
| 75% | 76 | 74 |
| Maximum | 86 | 83 |
| CRC T Stage | ||
| T1 | 1 | 2 |
| T2 | 4 | 4 |
| T3 | 23 | 23 |
| Missing | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 33 | 32 |
| CRC N Stage | ||
| N1 | 15 | 16 |
| N2 | 13 | 13 |
| Missing | 5 | 3 |
| Prior liver resection | ||
| Yes | 9 | 8 |
| No | 24 | 24 |
| CRC interval | Months | Months |
| Minimum | 7.6 | 1.0 |
| 25% | 17.4 | 13.9 |
| Median | 26.4 | 22.0 |
| 75% | 34.8 | 36.8 |
| Maximum | 130.5 | 106.5 |
| Lung metastases | ||
| 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 2 to 4 | 18 | 16 |
| 5 + | 1 | 2 |
CRC colorectal cancer, N nodes, T tumour