Recommendations for Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An International Consensus Conference Report

Lancet Oncol. 2012 Jan 1;[Epub Ahead of Print], PA Clavien, M Lesurtel, PM Bossuyt, GJ Gores, B Langer, A Perrier

Abstract

Abstract

Although liver transplantation is a widely accepted treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), much controversy remains and there is no generally accepted set of guidelines. An international consensus conference was held on Dec 2—4, 2010, in Zurich, Switzerland, with the aim of reviewing current practice regarding liver transplantation in patients with HCC and to develop internationally accepted statements and guidelines. The format of the conference was based on the Danish model. 19 working groups...

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