Staged partial hepatectomy versus transarterial chemoembolization for the treatment of spontaneous hepatocellular carcinoma rupture: a multicenter analysis in Korea.

Hyung Soon LeeGi Hong ChoiJin Sub ChoiKwang-Hyub HanSang Hoon AhnDo Young KimJun Yong ParkSeung Up KimSung Hoon KimDong Sup YoonJae Keun KimJong Won ChoiSoon Sun KimHana Park

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2019)

Staged hepatectomy may offer better long-term survival than TACE alone for spontaneous rupture of HCC. Staged hepatectomy should be considered in spontaneous rupture of HCC with resectable tumor and preserved liver function.

Keyphrases

liver metastases
radiofrequency ablation
clinical trial
cross sectional
combination therapy