<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Background: Liver transplantation for hepatic tumours is known as a proven treatment opportunity. The outcome has improved over the past decades because of the appropriate recipient selection. Materials and methods: In a single-institution study of 29 consecutive adult patients underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) between 1 January 2004 and 1 January 2011 in the Semmelweis University, Budapest with the indication of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Results: The 1-year survival was 85.7% and the 3-year survival was 71.7%. Conclusions: Further investigations are needed on the field of histological and biological attributes of the hepatocellular carcinoma. Our aim is to find a better and individualized immunosuppressive protocol, which is also protective against malignant tumours</p></abstract>

Background: Liver transplantation for hepatic tumours is known as a proven treatment opportunity. The outcome has improved over the past decades because of the appropriate recipient selection. Materials and methods: In a single-institution study of 29 consecutive adult patients underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) between 1 January 2004 and 1 January 2011 in the Semmelweis University, Budapest with the indication of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Results: The 1-year survival was 85.7% and the 3-year survival was 71.7%. Conclusions: Further investigations are needed on the field of histological and biological attributes of the hepatocellular carcinoma. Our aim is to find a better and individualized immunosuppressive protocol, which is also protective against malignant tumours

The Role of Liver Transplantation in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma – a Single Center Experience from Budapest

Department of Transplantation and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

Background: Liver transplantation for hepatic tumours is known as a proven treatment opportunity. The outcome has improved over the past decades because of the...

The Role of Liver Transplantation in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma – a Single Center Experience from Budapest

Published Online: Mar 07, 2014

Page range: 261 - 263

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2013-0060

Keywords
hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, mTOR-inhibitor

This content is open access.

The Role of Liver Transplantation in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma – a Single Center Experience from Budapest

Published Online: Mar 07, 2014

Page range: 261 - 263

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2013-0060

Keywordshepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, mTOR-inhibitor

This content is open access.

Keywords
hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, mTOR-inhibitor