Survival according to recurrence patterns after resection for transplantable hepatocellular carcinoma in HBV endemic area: Appraisal of liver transplantation strategy

ConclusionCurative LR achieved a 5-year survival of > 85% in patients with transplantable HCC, but early SLT after recurrence within MC is advocated because of poor survival and high risk of progression thereafter. Further, prophylactic LT could be considered for those with high risk of recurrence.
Source: Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research