Surgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: an expert consensus-based practical recommendation from the Korean Liver Cancer Association
10.4174/astr.2025.109.3.123
- Author:
Min-Su PARK
1
;
Jai Young CHO
;
Eunju KIM
;
Hee Young NA
;
YoungRok CHOI
;
Na Reum KIM
;
Young-In YOON
;
Boram LEE
;
Eun Sun JANG
;
Yun Kyung JUNG
;
Kyung Sik KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2025;109(3):123-143
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Compared with other treatments, surgical resection is an effective treatment method with the lowest local recurrence rate and the highest survival rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). To achieve excellent results after surgical treatment, it is essential to carefully select patients who are suitable for hepatic resection and minimize postoperative complications and liver function decline through standardized surgical methods and pre- and postoperative management. However, domestic and international treatment guidelines only broadly recommend the application of hepatic resection for HCC with a single tumor and good liver function. Hence, practical treatment guidelines are required that can be standardized and used according to the varying clinical environments, including indications for hepatic resection, preoperative evaluation, basic principles of hepatic resection, minimally invasive hepatic resection, pre- and postoperative patient management, surgical treatment considerations in specific infection situations, and follow-up after surgical resection. Accordingly, an expert group from the Korean Liver Cancer Association Research Committee has developed practical recommendations based on expert consensus regarding the surgical treatment of HCC through a Delphi study.
