Comparison on Characteristics of Tumor Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Liver Transplantation and Hepatectomy
- VernacularTitle:肝癌肝移植及肝癌肝切除术后复发特点的比较
- Author:
Bo LV
;
Tian-Fu WEN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hepatocellular carcinoma;
Liver transplantation;
Hepatectomy;
Recurrence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the different characteristics of tumor recurrence after liver transplantation (LT)and hepatectomy(HC)in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The literatures about tumor recurrence of HCC after LT and HC were reviewed and their characteristics were compared.Results There are distinctions of recurrence rates,time,common sites between the recurred tumors after LT and HC,and their correlation factors and mechanisms of recurrence are also different.Conclusion Preventive measures should be strengthened and treatments should be more targeted according to the different characteristics of tumor recurrence after LT and HC to improve postoperative life quality and increase the survival rate.
