Liver Resection and Transplantation for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Beyond Milan Criteria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess survival after liver resection and transplantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond Milan criteria.

Background

The role of liver resection and transplantation remains controversial for patients with HCC beyond Milan criteria. Resection of advanced tumors and transplantation using extended-criteria are pursued at select high-volume center.

Methods

Patients from 5 liver cancer centers in the United States who had liver resection or transplantation for HCC beyond Milan criteria between 1990 and 2011 were included in the study. Multivariable and propensity-matching analyses estimated the effects of clinical factors and operative selection on survival.

Results

Of 608 patients beyond Milan without vascular invasion, 480 (79%

SUBMITTER: Zaydfudim VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5279918 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature