Development of a Preoperative Risk Score for Recurrence in Non-Cirrhotic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients

Researchers developed a preoperative risk score based on early recurrence to estimate outcomes after liver resection in non-cirrhotic hepatocellular carcinoma patients. By analyzing data from 263 patients, they identified macroscopic vascular invasion, multifocal tumor, and spontaneous tumor rupture as predictors of early recurrence. This score allows for stratification of patients based on recurrence risk assessment, aiding in better treatment planning.