Randomized clinical trials in hepatocellular carcinoma. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma is among the most common solid tumors, ranking behind only lung and gastric for cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite improved surveillance programs in many countries, most patients present with advanced-stage cancer and chronic hepatic dysfunction limiting the available treatment options. This article reviews the most pertinent randomized controlled trials with respect to surgical and adjuvant interventions that shape the current treatment algorithm for hepatocellular carcinoma.

publication date

  • January 1, 2010

Research

keywords

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
  • Liver Neoplasms
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 70449337659

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.soc.2009.09.012

PubMed ID

  • 19914564

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 1