Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Era

Abstract

Under the current allocation system, transplantation for HCC results in excellent RFS; PS depends on factors other than HCC; the value of preoperative ablative therapy for patients with T2 HCC is uncertain; the current criteria could be expanded to include selected patients with T3 HCC; and an elevated AFP level is associated with an increased risk of HCC recurrence after transplantation.