Resection vs. Transplantation as Curative Treatment Options for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhosis – Systematic Review
A Proneth, F Zeman, SA Lang, EK Geissler, HJ Schlitt, AA Schnitzbauer · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2012 · Heft 01
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Objective: To systematically review the literature on resection (Rx) and liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with cirrhosis. HCC is the fifth most neoplasm worldwide. Current standard therapeutic strategies include resection and LT w or w/o prior bridging procedures. Organ shortage leads to discussion whether HCC should be transplanted or whether resection can achieve similar results.Methods and Aims: A systematic review was performed. Studies investigating Rx vs. LT, and Rx or LT only, and in which patients were regarded to be both resectable and transplantable between 1998…