Prognostic significance of postoperative serological incomplete conversion of AFP and PIVKA-II after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter analysis of 1755 patients.

Mingda WangGuojun QianHongmei XiaoXingkai LiuLiyang SunZhong ChenKongying LinLanqing YaoChao LiLihui GuJiahao XuXiaodong SunWei QiuTimothy M PawlikWan Yee LauGuoyue LvFeng ShenFeng Shen

Published in: The oncologist (2024)

The results emphasize that postoperative incomplete conversion of either AFP or PIVKA-II is a significant prognostic marker, indicating a higher risk for adverse oncologic outcomes following HCC resection. This revelation has crucial implications for refining postoperative adjuvant therapy and surveillance strategies for HCC patients.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
public health
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
minimally invasive