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A new classification improves outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma patients

A novel resectability classification for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) categorizes patients into resectable, borderline resectable, and unresectable groups. Analysis of 409 patients showed that those classified as borderline demonstrated significantly worse progression-free and overall survival compared to resectable patients, with p-values indicating strong significance (p < 0.0001). This classification aids in predicting outcomes and may inform preoperative treatment decisions for borderline cases, enhancing patient management strategies in HCC.

Journal Article by Nakamura I, Yoh T (…) Hatano E et 11 al. in Hepatol Res

© 2024 The Author(s). Hepatology Research published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan Society of Hepatology.

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