Management before hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma with cirrhosis

Figure 2 Algorithm for treatment in Japanese hepatocellular carcinoma guidelines[67]. This algorithm has been simple and easy to memorize, consisting of three factors: (1) degree of liver damage; (2) number of tumors; and (3) tumor diameter. The recommendable treatment options are narrowed down to one or two by referring to this algorithm. HCC: Hepatocellular carcinoma.