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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2024

Combined transarterial chemoembolization and tislelizumab for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Bin-Bin Tan, Ying Fu, Ming-Hua Shao, Hai-Lei Chen, Ping Liu, Chao Fan, Hui Zhang

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Bin-Bin TanDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Ying FuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Jiangbei Area (The 958 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army), Chongqing 400020, China.
Ming-Hua ShaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Hai-Lei ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Ping LiuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Jiangbei Area (The 958 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army), Chongqing 400020, China.
Chao FanDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Jiangbei Area (The 958 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army), Chongqing 400020, China.
Hui ZhangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China. 13637912611@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often presents as unresectable, necessitating effective treatment modalities. Combining transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with immunotherapy and targeted therapy has shown promise, yet real-world evidence is needed.

aimTo investigate effectiveness and safety of TACE with tislelizumab ± targeted therapy for unresectable HCC in real-world setting.

methodsThis retrospective study included patients with unresectable HCC receiving combined treatment of TACE and tislelizumab. The clinical outcomes included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), and disease control rate (DCR). All patients were evaluated according to the mRECIST criteria. The adverse event (AE) was also assessed.

resultsIn this study of 56 patients with median follow-up of 10.9 months, 7 had previous immunotherapy. Tislelizumab was administered before TACE in 21 (37.50%) and after in 35 (62.50%) patients, with 91.07% receiving concurrent targeted therapy. Median PFS was 14.0 (95%CI: 7.0-18.00) months, and OS was 28 (95%CI: 2.94-53.05) months. Patients with prior immunotherapy had shorter PFS (6 vs. 18 months,

conclusionThe combination of TACE and tislelizumab, with or without targeted therapy, demonstrated promising efficacy and safety in unresectable HCC, especially in immunotherapy-naive patients, warranting further prospective validation studies.

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Hepatocellular carcinomaImmunotherapyPrognosisTransarterial chemoembolization, Therapeutic

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PMCPMC11438790

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