Outcomes after primary and repeat thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma with or without liver transplantation

ConclusionsWe found TA to be an effective and repeatable therapy for primary and recurrent HCC. Most recurrences can be treated with curative intent. There are patients who do well with TA alone without ever undergoing OLTx.Key Points•Recurrent HCC after primary TA can often be treated effectively with repeat TA. Survival after repeat TA is comparable to primary TA.•In matched cohorts, outcomes after TA with and without subsequent waitlisting for OLTx are comparable.•There are patients who do well for many years with primary and repeat TA alone; some despite multiple recurrences.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research