Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Narrative Review and A Glimpse into The Future
Hao Liu,
Vrishketan Sethi,
Xingjie Li
et al.
Abstract:Liver transplantation (LT) is a highly effective treatment for carefully selected patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this review, we explored the development of LT selection criteria and organ allocation policies, comparing original data to underscore their historical progression into the intricate task of quantitatively estimating pre- and post-LT survivals. We emphasized the role of biomarkers such as serum AFP, DCP, circulating tumor cells, and circulating tumor DNA in predicting patient outco… Show more
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