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ArticleThe Journal of surgical research2026

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Outcomes in Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Devika Dixit, Curtis Warren, Sergio Duarte, Dan Neal, Roniel Cabrera, Andreas G Zori, Ali Zarrinpar

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Devika DixitDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Curtis WarrenDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Sergio DuarteDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Dan NealDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Roniel CabreraDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Andreas G ZoriDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Ali ZarrinparDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Electronic address: Ali.Zarrinpar@surgery.ufl.edu.

Funding

Novel pathways in the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of NAFLD in HispanicsR01MD012579 · NIMHD · OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS · PI FRIEDMAN, THEODORE C, NAJJAR, SONIA M. · 2019 to 2023
$3.2M
Ischemia-reperfusion injury in liver transplantationK08DK113244 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · PI ZARRINPAR, ALI · 2017 to 2021
$814k
NIDDK NIH HHS K08 DK113244NIMHD NIH HHS R01 MD012579
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Abstract

introductionRacial and ethnic disparities in liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma are understudied.

methodsPatient and tumor characteristics of all LT in the United States from April 2012 to June 2021 were obtained from a nationwide database (UNOS STAR files). Separate analyses were conducted for transplant and waitlist outcomes. Statistical tests were conducted to look for differences among racial/ethnic groups and assess survival outcomes.

resultsAsian patients had the highest graft and patient transplant and waitlist survival rates. Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) recipients had the lowest graft and patient survival rates after transplant at 6 mo, 1 y, and 3 y. Hispanic patients had the lowest waitlist survival. Hispanic patients had the highest Model for End-Stage Liver Disease at listing and the highest proportion of diabetes diagnosis, while NHB had the lowest proportion of private insurance.

conclusionsNHB patients had poorest posttransplant survival rates and Hispanic patients had worst waitlist survival for LT in hepatocellular carcinoma possibly due to an interplay of socioeconomic and metabolic factors. Addressing these disparities necessitates a comprehensive approach, including areas like healthcare access improvements, lifestyle interventions, and policy development.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularHealthcare DisparitiesLiver NeoplasmsLiver TransplantationAdultAgedFemaleGraft SurvivalHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWaiting ListsDisparityEthnicityHepatocellular carcinomaInsuranceLiverSurvivalTransplantation

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PMCPMC13060659

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