Tumour size over 3 cm predicts poor short‐term outcomes after major liver resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. By the HC‐AFC‐2009 group

ConclusionThe present analysis of a series of 331 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma showed that tumour size >30 mm was independently associated with death <12 months.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 3, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jean Marc Regimbeau, David Fuks, Patrick Pessaux, Philippe Bachellier, Denis Chatelain, Momar Diouf, Artigas Raventos, Georges Mantion, Jean‐Francois Gigot, Laurence Chiche, Gerard Pascal, Daniel Azoulay, Alexis Laurent, Christian Letoublon, Emmanuel Bo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research