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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2026; 18(10): 121745
Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.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 | |
| Surgeon | 15 (21.4) |
| Gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 31 (44.3) |
| Interventional radiologist | 17 (24.3) |
| Medical oncologist | 7 (10.0) |
| Guidelines used | |
| EASL | 45 (64.3) |
| AASLD | 38 (54.3) |
| ESMO | 36 (51.4) |
| NCCN | 33 (47.1) |
| APPLE | 22 (31.4) |
| ASCO | 21 (30.0) |
| Local guidelines | 31 (44.3) |
| Other | 11 (15.7) |
- Citation: Tanasanvimon S, Cheng PN, Kang W, Ho GF, Pham TA, Cabato M, Husni RE, Kim BY, Chow P. Evolving practices, treatment decisions, and unmet needs in intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma: An Asia Pacific perspective. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(10): 121745
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v18/i10/121745.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.121745