Discussion on the whole course management of preventing recurrence of liver cancer after liver transplantation

Abstract

Abstract: Liver transplantation is one of the important measures for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, especially for patients with end-stage liver disease. However, tumor recurrence after transplantation severely restricts the patient's long-term survival. Therefore, how to prevent the recurrence of liver cancer after transplantation is the key to improve the long-term efficacy of liver transplantation for liver cancer. This article discusses the prevention of postoperative recurrence of liver cancer patients after liver transplantation from the perspective of perioperative management of the entire treatment process, and reviews relevant clinical progress from multiple dimensions such as surgery and medication.

Key words: Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver transplantation, Prevention, Recurrence, Immunosuppression

Zheng Yuanwen, Liu Jun. Discussion on the whole course management of preventing recurrence of liver cancer after liver transplantation[J]. Electronic Journal of Liver Tumor, 2021, 8(3): 46-50.

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