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ArticleJournal of liver cancer2024

Multidisciplinary approach for hepatocellular carcinoma patients: current evidence and future perspectives.

Joo Hyun Oh, Dong Hyun Sinn

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Article in Journal of liver cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Joo Hyun OhDepartment of Medicine, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Dong Hyun SinnDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is challenging due to the complex relationship between underlying liver disease, tumor burden, and liver function. HCC is also notorious for its high recurrence rate even after curative treatment for early-stage tumor. Liver transplantation can substantially alter patient prognosis, but donor availability varies by each patient which further complicates treatment decision. Recent advancements in HCC treatments have introduced numerous potentially efficacious treatment modalities. However, high level evidence comparing the risks and benefits of these options is limited. In this complex situation, multidisciplinary approach or multidisciplinary team care has been suggested as a valuable strategy to help cope with escalating complexity in HCC management. Multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration among medical and health care professionals from various academic disciplines to provide comprehensive care. Although evidence suggests that multidisciplinary care can enhance outcomes of HCC patients, robust data from randomized controlled trials are currently lacking. Moreover, the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach necessitates increased medical resources compared to conventional cancer care. This review summarizes the current evidence on the role of multidisciplinary approach in HCC management and explores potential future directions.

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Carcinoma, hepatocellularLiver neoplasmsManagementMultidisciplinary

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PMID38527905
PMCPMC10990674

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