Results of Resection and Transplantation for HCC in Cirrhosis and non-Cirrhosis

Background : Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancer worldwide. Both resection and transplantation are surgical treatment options depending on the size of tumours and the presence of cirrhosis. Liver cirrhosis is the main reason for the high early postoperative mortality after resection. Even in the Child A stage, extensive resections are not recommended. Objectives: This study presents the results of the surgical treatment (LR or LT) for HCC in cirrhotic- and non cirrhotic livers. Patients and methods: We analysed the data of 76 patients who underwent LR or LT for HCC from January 2001 t…