Long-term survival rates for hepatocellular carcinoma patients significantly improved following liver resection over 20 years.
- 5-year overall survival rates increased from 68.1% to 90.5% across three time periods (1996-2017).
- Short-term outcomes enhanced, with 90-day mortality dropping to just 0.3% and major complications at 5.0%.
These advancements result from better surgical techniques and patient selection, allowing for safer and more effective surgeries for older patients and those with diverse HCC types.
- Increased identification of non-B and non-C HCC cases and declining cirrhosis rates contribute to this trend.
Journal Article by Kim NR, Choi GH (…) Choi JS et 2 al. in Yonsei Med J
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