Benefit of perioperative radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a quality-based systematic review and meta-analysis
Chai Hong Rim,
Sunmin Park,
Won Sup Yoon
Abstract:Introduction:
Although surgery is the standard curative modality for hepatocellular carcinoma, more than two-thirds experience intrahepatic recurrence. Since no standard perioperative treatment has been established, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the benefits of perioperative radiotherapy (RT).
Methods:
The PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched until May 2023. Randomized or propensity-matched studies evaluating at least f… Show more
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