Gut Liver.  2015 May;9(3):267-317. 10.5009/gnl14460.

2014 KLCSG-NCC Korea Practice Guideline for the Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

• Korean Liver Cancer Study Group (KLCSG)
• National Cancer Center, Korea (NCC)

• KMID: 2155638
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5009/gnl14460

Abstract

The guideline for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was first developed in 2003 and revised in 2009 by the Korean Liver Cancer Study Group and the National Cancer Center, Korea. Since then, many studies on HCC have been carried out in Korea and other countries. In particular, a substantial body of knowledge has been accumulated on diagnosis, staging, and treatment specific to Asian characteristics, especially Koreans, prompting the proposal of new strategies. Accordingly, the new guideline presented herein was developed on the basis of recent evidence and expert opinions. The primary targets of this guideline are patients with suspicious or newly diagnosed HCC. This guideline provides recommendations for the initial treatment of patients with newly diagnosed HCC.

Keyword

Carcinoma, hepatocellular; Management; Guidelines

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnosis/*therapy
Evidence-Based Practice
Hepatectomy
Humans
Liver Neoplasms/*therapy
Liver Transplantation
Primary Prevention
Republic of Korea
Secondary Prevention