Technique efficacy and complications after ablation as first surgical intervention for hepatocellular carcinoma: A nationwide database study

Despite limited evidence, technique efficacy and complications may be important short-term outcomes after ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to report these outcomes after ablation as the first surgical intervention for HCC. This nationwide cohort study was based on data from the...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of surgical oncology 2024-07, Vol.50 (7), p.108366, Article 108366
Hauptverfasser: Klubien, Jeanett, Knøfler, Lucas Alexander, Poulsen, Andreas Runge, Larsen, Peter Nørgaard, Pless, Torsten, Knudsen, Anders Riegels, Nielsen, Susanne Dam, Pommergaard, Hans-Christian
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Zusammenfassung:Despite limited evidence, technique efficacy and complications may be important short-term outcomes after ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to report these outcomes after ablation as the first surgical intervention for HCC. This nationwide cohort study was based on data from the Danish Liver and Biliary Duct Cancer Database and medical records. Variables associated with outcomes were investigated using logistic regression. From 2013 to 2023, 433 patients were included of which 79% were male, 73% had one tumor, and 90% had cirrhosis. Complete ablation was achieved after percutaneous, laparoscopic, and open approach in 84%, 100%, and 96% of the procedures, respectively. Most patients did not experience complications (76%). Open ablation compared with percutaneous was associated with higher risk of complications in multivariable adjusted analysis (Clavien-Dindo grade 2–5 (odds ratio 5.34, 95% confidence interval [2.36; 12.08]) and 3B-5 (5.70, [2.03; 16.01]), and lower risk of incomplete ablation (0.19 [0.05; 0.65]). Number of tumors ≥3 was associated with a higher risk of incomplete ablation (3.88, [1.45; 10.41]). Tumor diameter ≥3 cm was associated with increased risk of complications grade 2–5 (2.84, [1.29; 6.26]) and 3B-5 (4.44, [1.62; 12.13]). Performance status ≥2 was associated with risk of complications grade 3B-5 (5.98, [1.58; 22.69]). Tumor diameter was not associated with technique efficacy. Open ablation had a higher rate of complete ablation compared with percutaneous but was associated with a higher risk of complications. Tumor diameter ≥3 cm and performance status ≥2 were associated with a higher risk of complications.
ISSN:0748-7983
1532-2157
1532-2157
DOI:10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108366