The role of surgery in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic metastases

TL;DRAbstract

The role of surgery in the treatment of primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatic metastases has evolved greatly over the last two decades due to the increasing safety of liver surgery and to the emergence of viable alternative treatments, such as tumor ablation and liver transplantation. In this chapter, we will summarize the current data supporting the use of partial hepatectomy in the treatment of primary and secondary malignancies. In particular, we will highlight the evolving and complementary roles of hepatectomy, ablation, and transplantation in the increasingly effective treatment of patients with liver cancers.

Chat with Paper

AI Agents for this Paper