TBS-based preoperative score to predict non-transplantable recurrence and identify candidates for upfront resection versus transplantation for hepatocellular …

HA Lima, Z Moazzam, Y Endo, L Alaimo… - Annals of surgical …, 2023 - Springer
Background Recurrence following liver resection (LR) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
can be as high as 50–70%. While salvage liver transplantation may be feasible, patients …

Impact of surgical margin width on prognosis following resection of hepatocellular carcinoma varies on the basis of preoperative alpha-feto protein and tumor burden …

Y Endo, MM Munir, S Woldesenbet, E Katayama… - Annals of Surgical …, 2023 - Springer
Background We sought to examine the prognostic impact of margin width at time of
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resection relative to the alpha-feto protein tumor burden …

[HTML][HTML] Suppression of hepatocellular carcinoma by Ulva lactuca ulvan via gut microbiota and metabolite interactions

Y Qiu, J Xu, W Liao, Y Wen, S Jiang, J Wen… - Journal of Advanced …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Ulva lactuca polysaccharide (ULP) is green algae extract with numerous
biological activities, including anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects …

Alpha-fetoprotein combined with radiographic tumor burden score to predict overall survival after liver resection in hepatocellular carcinoma

YH Yen, YW Liu, WF Li, CC Wang, CC Yong, CC Lin… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The tumor burden score (TBS) is calculated using the Pythagorean
theorem based on the largest tumor size and tumor number (α2+ β2= γ2, where α is the …

PIVKA‐II combined with tumor burden score to predict long‐term outcomes of AFP‐negative hepatocellular carcinoma patients after liver resection

Z Qiu, Y Wu, W Qi, C Li - Cancer Medicine, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background This study aimed to establish a simple prognostic scoring model based on
tumor burden score (TBS) and PIVKA‐II to predict long‐term outcomes of α‐fetoprotein …

Tumour burden score combined with albumin‐to‐alkaline phosphatase ratio predicts prognosis in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

S Wang, M Liu, L **ang, H Qiu, L Cheng… - Journal of Cellular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tumour morphology (tumour burden score (TBS)) and liver function (albumin‐to‐alkaline
phosphatase ratio (AAPR)) have been shown to correlate with outcomes in intrahepatic …

Objective definition and optimized strategy for “biologically borderline resectable” colorectal liver metastases

T Takamoto, S Nara, D Ban, T Mizui, Y Murase… - World Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background The prognostic benefit of preoperative chemotherapy leading to conversion
surgery for unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is well recognized, while that of …

[HTML][HTML] Modified integrated tumor burden, liver function, systemic inflammation, and tumor biology score to predict long-term outcomes after resection for …

Y Endo, Z Moazzam, L Alaimo, S Woldesenbet… - HPB, 2023 - Elsevier
Background A preoperative predictive score for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can help
stratify patients who undergo resection relative to long-term outcomes and tailor treatment …

Surgical treatment improves overall survival of hepatocellular carcinoma with extrahepatic metastases after conversion therapy: a multicenter retrospective study

X Zhang, X Zhu, J Zhong, Y Zhao, X Zhang, W Zhang… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Systemic therapy is typically the primary treatment choice for hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC) patients with extrahepatic metastases. Some patients may achieve partial response …

High tumor burden score indicated the unfavorable prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis

W Ma, R Liu, J Wang, L Liu, Z Qiu, J Yu, W Wang - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Tumor burden score (TBS) based on maximum tumor diameter and number has
been shown to correlate with prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) …