Center Experience Affects Liver Transplant Outcomes in Patients with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
ConclusionsRisk of recurrence of malignancy and mortality was significantly higher in the less-experienced center group. Center effects on post-transplant outcomes in patients with Ph-CCA should be recognized, and the introduction of center approval for LT for Ph-CCA may be justified to achieve comparable outcomes between centers.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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