HCC in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic liver: timing to surgery and outcome. State of the art
In this chapter we aim at presenting status of art in Liver Surgery. After a brief introduction about natural evolution of HCC either in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients, this manuscript will focus on planning and timing surgery: CT evaluation of remnant liver, biopsy and US evaluation of liver disease, intra-operative US, surgical techniques, such as major and limited hepatectomies, two-stage hepatectomies, each of them in open or mini-invasive approach, and their possible complications. Follow-up and further interventions during expected recurrences will be highlighted.