Prognostic Impact of Hepatectomy Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Non‐Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma (2–3 cm): A Case‐Matched Study
For patients with primary HCC measuring 2-3 cm and having less than three nodules, hepatectomy may offer superior prognostic benefits, particularly in those with elevated AFP levels. These findings emphasize the importance of individualized treatment decisions based on tumor size and AFP levels.
Authors
- Takashi Matsumoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6791-6441)
- Hiromitsu Hayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-4287)
- Yoshiyuki Tagayasu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4206-3018)
- Hirohisa Okabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-7563)
- Shigeki Nakagawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3994-4028)
- Rumi Itoyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1785-7599)
- Masaaki Iwatsuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0886-4618)
- Yuki Kitano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6292-8670)
- Takumi Tanizaki
Institutions
- Kumamoto University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.70046
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.32