Hepatic Resection versus Transarterial Lipiodol Chemoembolization as the Initial Treatment for Large, Multiple, and Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinomas: A Prospective Nonrandomized Analysis

Abstract

TACE might be a better initial treatment in patients with large, multiple, and resectable hepatocellular carcinomas; hepatic resection should be recommended to patients who respond well to TACE.