Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma larger than 10 cm: preoperative risk stratification to prevent futile surgery

ConclusionsAccording to the present data, among patients submitted to hepatectomy for huge HCC, those with a high bilirubin level, low platelet count and portal vein thrombosis are at higher risk for futile surgery. The presence of portal vein tumour thrombosis should be regarded as a relative contraindication to surgery.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - May 16, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chetana Lim, Philippe Compagnon, Mylène Sebagh, Chady Salloum, Julien Calderaro, Alain Luciani, Gérard Pascal, Alexis Laurent, Eric Levesque, Umberto Maggi, Cyrille Feray, Daniel Cherqui, Denis Castaing, Daniel Azoulay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research