Hepatocellular carcinoma

Eur J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jan;50(1):107313. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107313. Epub 2023 Dec 6.

Abstract

An update on the management of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is provided in the present article for those interested in the UEMS/EBSQ exam in Surgical Oncology. The most recent publications in HCC, including surveillance, guidelines, and indications for liver resection, liver transplantation, and locoregional or systemic therapies, are summarised. The objective is to yield a set of main points regarding HCC that are required in the core curriculum of hepatobiliary oncological surgery.

Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma; Liver resection; Liver transplantation; Locoregional therapies; Surveillance; Systemic therapies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* / surgery
  • Hepatectomy
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation*