Surgical resection of early stage hepatocellular carcinoma improves patient survival at safety net hospitals.

Gerardo A VitielloAnnie WangRachel M LeeMaria C RussellAdam YoppEmily L RyonNeha GoelSommer LuuCary HsuEric SilberfeinCamilo Correa-GallegoRussell S Berman Ann Y Lee

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2021)

Although SNH patients present with advanced HCC, survival outcomes for early stage HCC are similar at SNHs and AMCs. Identifying barriers to early diagnosis at SNH may increase surgical candidacy and improve outcomes.

Keyphrases

early stage
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
sentinel lymph node
prognostic factors
case report
squamous cell carcinoma
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
glycemic control