1.Interpretation of critical update: AASLD practice guidance on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Yuze ZHAO ; Yuxiao CHEN ; Kechun WANG ; Mingda WANG ; Tian YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(5):851-854
In February 2025, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) published online “Critical Update: AASLD Practice Guidance on Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma”. This update mainly focuses on the latest analysis results of the IMbrave050 study and performs corresponding updates and adjustments to recommendations based on the issues in clinical practice. As for the postoperative adjuvant therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on immune checkpoint inhibitors, the AASLD has re-evaluated and updated the practice guidance. The update revises related texts and recommendations for adjuvant therapy and the management algorithms for HCC recurrence during or after adjuvant therapy. Furthermore, the AASLD emphasizes that even for HCC patients at a high risk of recurrence after resection or local ablation, close monitoring for recurrence remains the current standard treatment regimen. Our team makes an excerpt of the update, systematically introduces the background and specific contents of the update, and discuss the adjuvant therapy for HCC, in order to provide a reference for readers.
2.Interpretation of critical update:AASLD practice guidance on prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Yuze ZHAO ; Yuxiao CHEN ; Kechun WANG ; Mingda WANG ; Tian YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;42(5):851-854
In February 2025,the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases(AASLD)published online"Critical Update:AASLD Practice Guidance on Prevention,Diagnosis,and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma".This update mainly focuses on the latest analysis results of the IMbrave050 study and performs corresponding updates and adjustments to recommendations based on the issues in clinical practice.As for the postoperative adjuvant therapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)based on immune checkpoint inhibitors,the AASLD has re-evaluated and updated the practice guidance.The update revises related texts and recommendations for adjuvant therapy and the management algorithms for HCC recurrence during or after adjuvant therapy.Furthermore,the AASLD emphasizes that even for HCC patients at a high risk of recurrence after resection or local ablation,close monitoring for recurrence remains the current standard treatment regimen.Our team makes an excerpt of the update,systematically introduces the background and specific contents of the update,and discuss the adjuvant therapy for HCC,in order to provide a reference for readers.
3.Practice and reflection on quality control of physical data in population cohort studies
Shujuan CHEN ; Dan HU ; Mingda WANG ; Xia ZHAO ; Shaorong SHE ; Lei CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(1):63-66
Objective To evaluate and further optimize the quality control measures in the field of queue by comparing and analyzing the quality of physical data before and after optimization.Methods 17 420 physical data collected in 2020 and 12 762 physical data collected in 2021 were used in the natural population cohort study of West China Hospital of Sichuan University.The data in 2020(before optimization)and 2021(after optimization)were evaluated and compared from multiple dimensions such as normalization,completeness,logic,accuracy and consistency.Results Compared to 2020,data quality in 2021 showed a significant improvement.The proportion of abnormal data decreased significantly from 1978(11.35%)to 276(2.16%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Specifically,the number of abnormal blood pressure data decreased from 143(0.82%)to 67(0.52%),and waist circumference data decreased significantly from 1777(10.20%)to 113(0.89%).In terms of data integrity and logical evaluation,the performance in 2021 was also generally better than that in 2020,and the difference was also statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion It is very important to optimize and adjust the collection process of physical data and realize integrated information system management for improving data quality.
4.Application strategy of circulating tumor DNA in entire process of precision medicine for hepatocellular carcinoma
Mingda HE ; Yuze YANG ; Mingda WANG ; Chao LI ; Han WU ; Tian YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(1):86-92
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, emphasizing the utmost importance of early diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and pro-gnostic assessment. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), as an innovative liquid biopsy biomarker, has demonstrated unique advantages in HCC management. The authors systematically summarized recent advances in the application of ctDNA for early diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and prognostic evaluation of HCC, focusing on its advantages and clinical application value in precision medicine.
5.Progress in the update of 2024 European Association for the Study of the Liver clinical practice guidelines for management of hepatocellular carcinoma
Yuze YANG ; Mingda WANG ; Lanqing YAO ; Xinfei XU ; Ping ZHANG ; Feng SHEN ; Tian YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(2):198-205
In December 2024, the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) released the 2024 edition of EASL clinical practice guidelines: management of hepatocellular carci-noma (HCC). Compared to the 2018 edition, the 2024 edition includes significant updates in several areas, such as personalized surveillance strategies based on individual risk assessment, standardiza-tion of liver imaging protocols and diagnostic criteria, the use of minimally invasive surgical approaches in complex cases, an updated approach to liver transplantation integration, transitions between surgery, locoregional, and systemic therapies, as well as the positioning of radiotherapy and the use of combination immunotherapy at various stages of the disease. The authors systematically interpret the main updates related to treatment strategies in the new guidelines, aiming to provide clinicians with clear decision-making references for treatment.
6.Application strategy of circulating tumor DNA in entire process of precision medicine for hepatocellular carcinoma
Mingda HE ; Yuze YANG ; Mingda WANG ; Chao LI ; Han WU ; Tian YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(1):86-92
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, emphasizing the utmost importance of early diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and pro-gnostic assessment. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), as an innovative liquid biopsy biomarker, has demonstrated unique advantages in HCC management. The authors systematically summarized recent advances in the application of ctDNA for early diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and prognostic evaluation of HCC, focusing on its advantages and clinical application value in precision medicine.
7.Progress in the update of 2024 European Association for the Study of the Liver clinical practice guidelines for management of hepatocellular carcinoma
Yuze YANG ; Mingda WANG ; Lanqing YAO ; Xinfei XU ; Ping ZHANG ; Feng SHEN ; Tian YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(2):198-205
In December 2024, the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) released the 2024 edition of EASL clinical practice guidelines: management of hepatocellular carci-noma (HCC). Compared to the 2018 edition, the 2024 edition includes significant updates in several areas, such as personalized surveillance strategies based on individual risk assessment, standardiza-tion of liver imaging protocols and diagnostic criteria, the use of minimally invasive surgical approaches in complex cases, an updated approach to liver transplantation integration, transitions between surgery, locoregional, and systemic therapies, as well as the positioning of radiotherapy and the use of combination immunotherapy at various stages of the disease. The authors systematically interpret the main updates related to treatment strategies in the new guidelines, aiming to provide clinicians with clear decision-making references for treatment.
8.Practice and reflection on quality control of physical data in population cohort studies
Shujuan CHEN ; Dan HU ; Mingda WANG ; Xia ZHAO ; Shaorong SHE ; Lei CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(1):63-66
Objective To evaluate and further optimize the quality control measures in the field of queue by comparing and analyzing the quality of physical data before and after optimization.Methods 17 420 physical data collected in 2020 and 12 762 physical data collected in 2021 were used in the natural population cohort study of West China Hospital of Sichuan University.The data in 2020(before optimization)and 2021(after optimization)were evaluated and compared from multiple dimensions such as normalization,completeness,logic,accuracy and consistency.Results Compared to 2020,data quality in 2021 showed a significant improvement.The proportion of abnormal data decreased significantly from 1978(11.35%)to 276(2.16%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Specifically,the number of abnormal blood pressure data decreased from 143(0.82%)to 67(0.52%),and waist circumference data decreased significantly from 1777(10.20%)to 113(0.89%).In terms of data integrity and logical evaluation,the performance in 2021 was also generally better than that in 2020,and the difference was also statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion It is very important to optimize and adjust the collection process of physical data and realize integrated information system management for improving data quality.
9.Systemic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Jiahao XU ; Dongxu YIN ; Yuchen LI ; Fujie CHEN ; Mingda WANG ; Tian YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(11):2306-2314
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most common malignancies with high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide.With the advances in molecular biology and tumor immunology,molecular-targeted agents represented by tyrosine kinase inhibitors(such as sorafenib and lenvatinib)and immunotherapy represented by PD-1/PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies have brought hope for patients with advanced HCC.The combination of immunotherapy and anti-angiogenic therapy can further improve the treatment outcome of patients.In addition,the optimization and integration of stereotactic body radiotherapy,local treatment,and systemic treatment may maximize the benefits of patients.In the future,through a deep understanding of the heterogeneity of HCC,the development of precision molecular subtyping and individualized treatment,and the establishment of a multidisciplinary collaborative diagnosis and treatment system,systemic therapy is expected to achieve long-term management of advanced HCC.This article reviews the current status and advances in systemic therapy for advanced HCC.
10.Recommendations from Annals of Surgical Oncology: Clinical guidelines for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma
Wei GUO ; Xin LI ; Mingda WANG ; Tian YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(4):682-687
Biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) is a type of gastrointestinal tumor with a low incidence rate and a strong invasive ability, mainly including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC), and gallbladder carcinoma (GC), often accompanied by local progression or distant metastasis. Surgery is often the preferred treatment method for patients with local resectable tumor; however, there is still a high risk of recurrence after radical surgery. Therefore, multiple treatment modalities are often required for BTC patients, including surgical resection, systemic treatment (such as targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy), and/or a combination of local treatment methods. With the development of the field of BTC, it is critical for surgical oncologists to understand and master the latest surgical strategies and the best patient selection and management systems. In view of the complexity of treatment and the continuous development of diagnosis and treatment techniques, Annals of Surgical Oncology, an authoritative American journal of cancer surgery, recently published the practical diagnosis and treatment guidelines for hepatobiliary tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), ICC, ECC, and GC, aiming to provide more evidence-based evidence for the clinical management and decision-making of patients with hepatobiliary tumors. Due to the limitations of length and different emphases, this article mainly introduces the recommendations for the evaluation points and clinical treatment of ECC and GC in the guidelines, so as to provide a reference for clinical practice.

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