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Hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis

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Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Several treatment modalities have been proposed, but hepatic resection is still considered the first-line therapeutic option for most of the patient carries of HCC. The proper selection of patients candidate to hepatic resection for HCC and the eradication whenever is possible of the intrahepatic metastases are the most crucial steps for improving the surgical outcome in HCC. This article reviews the current state of the art of the surgical treatment of HCC.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-115
Number of pages5
JournalAnnali Italiani di Chirurgia
Volume79
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2008

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Hepatic resection
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Vascular invasion

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