The Blumgart Preoperative Staging System for Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Analysis of Resectability and Outcomes in 380 Patients

Abstract

The preoperative clinical T staging system of Blumgart, defined by the radial and longitudinal tumor extent, accurately predicts resectability of HCCA. The full outcomes benefit of resection is realized only if a concomitant partial hepatectomy is performed.