Hepatic venous pressure gradient in hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma
Sarah Shalaby,
Patrizia Burra,
Marco Senzolo
Abstract:Liver transplantation is considered the gold standard for curative treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with cirrhosis, but limited organ availability and high costs necessitate alternative options. Hepatic resection (HR) is preferred for select patients, providing tumor removal and prognostic information. However, HR has been associated with life-threatening complications, especially in the presence of clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH). Current guidelines recommend HR only f… Show more
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