Transarterial chemoembolization versus surgical resection for giant hepatocellular carcinoma under the different status of capsule: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As an independent risk factor for the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the capsule has not been investigated in giant HCC (HCC ≥10 cm in diameter). In addition, whether the first line treatment for giant HCC should be surgery or transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of tumor capsule on the prognosis of patients with giant HCC, and to compare the prognosis between surgical resection and TACE in giant HCC patients under different status of capsule to better inform surgeons.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted of all patients (n=83) who had been diagnosed with giant HCC and undergone surgical resection or TACE in the Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, fro

SUBMITTER: Cai X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9834591 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature