Liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation or trans-arterial chemoembolization for early-stage (BCLC A) oligo-nodular hepatocellular carcinoma: meta-analysis.

Authors:
Romano P; Busti M; Billato I; D'Amico F; Marchegiani G and 3 more

Journal:
BJS Open

Publication Year: 2024

DOI:
10.1093/bjsopen/zrad158

PMCID:
PMC10848305

PMID:
38323881

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Full Title: BJS Open

Abbreviation: BJS Open

Country: Unknown

Publisher: Unknown

Language: N/A

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Subject Category: Surgery

Available in Europe PMC: Yes

Available in PMC: Yes

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"The review was conducted on the relevant literature published from 1 January 2000 to 1 February 2023 on PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and China Biology Medicine databases following the PRISMA guidelines. It was registered on the PROSPERO register (CRD42023413492). The search strategy included the following keywords: (MeSH) ‘((resection) OR (hepatectomy)) AND ((HCC) OR (hepatocellular carcinoma) OR (hepatoma) OR (liver malignancy) OR (liver tumor)) AND ((multifocal) OR (multinodular) OR (multiple HCC))’."

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