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Hong Kong Consensus Statements for the Management of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Tom Tan-To Cheung1, Philip Chong-Hei Kwok2, Stephen Chan3

  • 1Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Liver Cancer
|April 18, 2018
PubMed

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This consensus provides updated guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) management in Hong Kong, focusing on treatment modalities for patients unsuitable for surgical resection. It emphasizes evidence-based strategies for HCC care.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant health concern in Hong Kong, largely attributed to a high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection.
  • Liver cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the region.
  • The high incidence of HCC has fostered extensive local expertise and the availability of diverse treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update local consensus statements for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
  • To provide evidence-based guidance on the utilization of various treatment modalities for HCC.
  • To offer specific recommendations for managing HCC cases not amenable to surgical resection.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary group of Hong Kong clinicians convened in early 2017.
  • The group included specialists in liver surgery, interventional radiology, clinical oncology, and medical oncology.
  • Consensus statements were updated based on the latest available evidence.

Main Results:

  • Detailed guidance is provided on selecting patients for surgical resection.
  • Methods to enhance patient candidacy for resection are outlined.
  • Recommendations are established for employing non-surgical interventions in patients ineligible for resection.

Conclusions:

  • The updated consensus statements offer comprehensive strategies for HCC management.
  • Particular emphasis is placed on optimizing treatment for patients with HCC unsuitable for surgical resection.
  • These guidelines aim to standardize and improve the care of HCC patients in Hong Kong.
Abstract

Keywords:
ConsensusHepatocellular carcinomaHong KongUnresectable HCC

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