Surgery and ablative therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma Conference Paper
| Authors: | Cha, C.; DeMatteo, R. P.; Blumgart, L. H. |
| Title: | Surgery and ablative therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma |
| Conference Title: | Yale University Workshop on Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
| Abstract: | Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, responsible for an estimated one million deaths annually. The incidence in the United States has steadily increased over the past two decades. Although HCC has historically had a dismal prognosis, it is now being detected earlier as a result of improved radiologic imaging and surveillance. This affords the opportunity to treat patients with curative intent, and may improve survival. Partial hepatectomy and transplantation each provide potentially curative therapy for selected patients with HCC. Transplantation is indicated when there is severe underlying liver dysfunction. Local ablative therapy, such as ethanol injection, hepatic artery embolization, and radiofrequency ablation, offer palliation for patients when surgery is not feasible. The rational application of the myriad of therapies to a patient with HCC is designed to maximize both quality of life and survival. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; hepatocellular carcinoma; cisplatin; artificial embolism; liver cell carcinoma; liver transplantation; antineoplastic agents; carcinoma, hepatocellular; liver neoplasms; liver dysfunction; united states; conference paper; combined modality therapy; follow up; cancer incidence; cancer palliative therapy; quality of life; alcohol; surgery; anti-infective agents, local; yttrium radioisotopes; partial hepatectomy; catheter ablation; cryosurgery; hepatic artery; ethanol; cryotherapy; chemoembolization, therapeutic; injections, intra-arterial; injections, intralesional; humans; prognosis; human; priority journal; ablative therapy |
| Journal Title | Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology |
| Volume: | 35 |
| Issue: | 5 Suppl.2 |
| Conference Dates: | 2002 Mar 15-16 |
| Conference Location: | New Haven, CT |
| ISBN: | 0192-0790 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2002-11-01 |
| Start Page: | S130 |
| End Page: | S137 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/00004836-200211002-00009 |
| PUBMED: | 12449982 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 14 November 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
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