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Hepatocellular carcinoma in old age: are there any benefits of liver resection in old age?

In Sik ShinDeok-Gie KimSung Whan ChaSeong Hee KangSung Hoon KimMoon-Young KimSoon Koo Baik
Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2020)
Elderly patients showed similar non-liver- and liver-related OS rates as young patients after liver resection. Postoperative complications were also similar. If elderly patients are well selected, they can receive curative treatment and show good surgical outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • prognostic factors
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • middle aged
  • patient reported
  • smoking cessation