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World J Hepatol. Feb 27, 2015; 7(2): 245-252
Published online Feb 27, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i2.245
Surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma
Tony CY Pang, Vincent WT Lam
Tony CY Pang, Vincent WT Lam, Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
Tony CY Pang, Vincent WT Lam, Western Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Vincent WT Lam, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia. vincent.lam@sydney.edu.au
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Received: August 27, 2014
Peer-review started: August 29, 2014
First decision: October 14, 2014
Revised: October 21, 2014
Accepted: November 17, 2014
Article in press: November 19, 2014
Published online: February 27, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: Surgical management through either resection or transplantation are the only potentially curative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma. The decision for the management strategy depends on tumour factors, hepatic functional reserve, organ availability, wait time as well as local expertise and resources.