Primary Liver Cancers: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Publication Title
The Surgical clinics of North America
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2020
Keywords
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Bile Duct Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Cholangiocarcinoma; Combined Modality Therapy; Endosonography; Humans; Laparoscopy; Liver Neoplasms; Lymph Node Excision; Lymphatic Metastasis; Margins of Excision; Neoplasm Staging; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography; Positron-Emission Tomography; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Sensitivity and Specificity; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract
The incidence of liver cancers has continued to increase over the past few decades and mortality related to liver cancer has increased by more than 2% annually since 2007. This article reviews the essential workup and treatment options necessary for general surgeons as they treat patients with primary liver cancers.
Area of Special Interest
Digestive Health
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Hepatology
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
