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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2026; 18(10): 121745
Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.121745
Table 5 Primary treatment decision makers in intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma as identified by survey respondents and respondent guideline usage (n = 70), n (%)

Responders (n = 70)
Primary treatment decision makers in iHCC
Surgeon15 (21.4)
Gastroenterologist/hepatologist31 (44.3)
Interventional radiologist17 (24.3)
Medical oncologist7 (10.0)
Guidelines used
EASL45 (64.3)
AASLD38 (54.3)
ESMO36 (51.4)
NCCN33 (47.1)
APPLE22 (31.4)
ASCO21 (30.0)
Local guidelines31 (44.3)
Other11 (15.7)


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