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Surgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Surgery Today, 10/02/09

Hasegawa K et al. – When performing liver resection, extensive removal of noncancerous liver parenchyma during lobectomy or hemihepatectomy, should be avoided as much as possible. Anatomic resection, which refers to systematic elimination of the main tumor with its minute metastases, preserves liver function and is highly recommended. A treatment algorithm based on published evidence is now available, which helps us decide on the most suitable therapeutic option for individual patients, depending on the tumor characteristics and liver functional reserve.

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