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Mayo Clinic Surgeon Highlights Liver Transplant for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Liver transplantation is an emerging treatment option for patients with colorectal cancer that has metastasized to the liver. Historically, care for this condition was often limited to palliative measures.

By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·June 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic Surgeon Highlights Liver Transplant for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

In a report published by Mayo Clinic Ventures on June 7, 2026, Dr. Kris Croome, a transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic, positioned the procedure as a form of advanced care for this patient population.

According to Croome, liver transplantation offers the potential for long-term survival and, in some cases, a cure for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.