Update in survival hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract

Objective: To offer an update of the literature, including clinical and epidemiological aspects associated with the survival of hepatocellular carcinoma. Method: A literature search was conducted using the electronic databases Medline, Embase, Springerlink and PubMed to identify papers published from January 1, 1985 to August 2020. Results: This study analyzed the surgical approach and management of hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide, comparing the two main therapeutic strategies that report the highest percentage of global survival. Conclusions: According to the protocol of study, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary. Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma would benefit from an individualized multimodal strategy consisting of hepatic resection and, in other cases, liver transplantation.