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This study aims to understand the relationship between primary colorectal cancer tumour characteristics and survival in patients undergoing PM. Methods: This single-centre retrospective study included 372 consecutive patients undergoing PM at Manchester University Foundation Trust (2011\u20132021). Data was extracted from prospectively maintained clinical databases. Overall survival was calculated from the date of PM. Kaplan\u2013Meier log-rank and Cox proportional hazards regression analyses identified prognostic factors. Results: Two-thirds of the patients included were over the age of 65 (65%), and 63% were male. The median follow-up was 48 months, with a median survival of 69 months. On univariate analysis, age \u2265 65, advanced TNM, T stage, right-sided primary tumour location, lymphovascular invasion, and KRAS mutation were associated with reduced overall survival. Upon multivariate analysis, age \u2265 65 (HR 2.60, 95% CI 1.14\u20135.91, p = 0.023) and lymph node yield \u2265 12 (HR 0.38, 95% CI 0.17\u20130.83, p = 0.016) were independently associated with survival. Conclusions: Primary tumour characteristics are important determinants of outcomes after PM. Older age, right-sided primary tumour location, inadequate lymph node yield and KRAS mutation are associated with survival, highlighting the need for refined patient selection. 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