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Prognostic Factors of Liver Transplantation for HCC: Comparative Literature Review
1Liver Transplantation Center, Koç Universitiy Hospital, Davutpaşa Cd. No:4, 34010, Topkapi Zeytinburnu/Istanbul, Turkey. ctfaltan@yahoo.com.
Purpose:
The aim of the review study is investigation of the prognostic factors of the liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Methods:
A literature review has been made, especially in countries where dominantly living donor liver transplantation is performed, such as Turkey. Liver transplantation from deceased donor and from living donor has been evaluated about as advantages and disadvantages, and their effects on prognosis have been compared. In addition, hepatocellular carcinoma series of Koç University Liver Transplantation center has been presented.
Results:
Liver transplantation is still the best treatment option with 5-year 50% survival rate for hepatocellular carcinoma even in patient who has locally advanced tumor. The patient's survival is not only an important issue but also the living donor's safety is controversial particularly when expectation of recipient's 5-year survival is below 50% due to donor complication.
Conclusion:
Detailed preoperative examination, appropriate patient selection, and timing of surgery are seen the most important issues in liver transplant's patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
