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Key Summary Points

• High-level evidence in simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer and colorectal liver metastasis remains scarce.
• Simultaneous resections may be considered in patients with good performance status and limited liver tumour burden.
• Simultaneous resections should be avoided when requiring major liver resection and major colorectal resection.
• Treatment strategies should be made by a multidisciplinary team.
• Simultaneous resections should be performed as part of a clinical trial.