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World J Hepatol. Sep 18, 2015; 7(20): 2237-2240
Published online Sep 18, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i20.2237
Role of liver resection in the management of multinodular hepatocellular carcinoma
Osman Abbasoglu
Osman Abbasoglu, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
Author contributions: Abbasoglu O performed the literature review and prepared the manuscript; Abbasoglu O solely contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Osman Abbasoglu, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, Ankara 06100, Turkey. osmanabbasoglu@yahoo.com
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Received: May 14, 2015
Peer-review started: May 14, 2015
First decision: June 24, 2015
Revised: August 2, 2015
Accepted: September 1, 2015
Article in press: September 2, 2015
Published online: September 18, 2015
Core Tip

Core tip: Liver resection is underutilized in the management of multinodular hepatocellular carcinoma. The presence of multiple nodules should not be considered as a contraindication for surgical resection. Acceptable 5-year survival rates can be achieved in selected patients.