Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study

Abstract Background The optimal therapeutic strategy in UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients that maximizes both safety and long-term outcome has not yet been determined. Our aim was to compare clinical outcomes following hepatic resection (HR) versus transarterial chemoembolization...

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Main Authors: Chong Zhong, Yong-Fa Zhang, Jun-Hai Huang, Cheng-Ming Xiong, Zi-Yu Wang, Qing-Lian Chen, Rong-Ping Guo
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Published: BMC 2018-06-01
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4557-5
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author Chong Zhong
Yong-Fa Zhang
Jun-Hai Huang
Cheng-Ming Xiong
Zi-Yu Wang
Qing-Lian Chen
Rong-Ping Guo
author_facet Chong Zhong
Yong-Fa Zhang
Jun-Hai Huang
Cheng-Ming Xiong
Zi-Yu Wang
Qing-Lian Chen
Rong-Ping Guo
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description Abstract Background The optimal therapeutic strategy in UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients that maximizes both safety and long-term outcome has not yet been determined. Our aim was to compare clinical outcomes following hepatic resection (HR) versus transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for stage T3 HCC. Methods From 2005 to 2013, 1179 patients with T3 HCC who underwent HR or TACE were divided into two groups, HR group (n = 280) or TACE group (n = 899). The clinical outcomes were compared before and after propensity score matching. Results The propensity model matched 244 patients in each group for further analyses. After matching, medium overall survival (OS), 1, 3, and 5-year OS rates in TACE group were 11.8 (95%CI, 9.9–13.7) months, 49.6, 16.5, and 8.4%, respectively; which in HR group were 17.8 (95% CI, 14.8–20.8) months, 63.1, 33.3, and 26.4%, respectively; (log rank = 19.908, P < 0.01). Patients in HR group were more likely to develop pleural effusion, compared with those in TACE group (0.4% vs. 5.3%, P = 0.01). However, no significant differences in other adverse events (AEs) were found between two groups. Similar results were also demonstrated prior to the matched analysis. Multivariate analysis indicated that prothrombin time (PT), tumor size, tumor numbers, UICC staging status, and initial treatment were independent prognostic factors. Conclusions Our study revealed that TACE was an option for UICC T3 HCC patients. However, HR seemed to be safe and yield a survival benefit compared with TACE, especially for patients with a good underlying liver function.
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spelling doaj.art-86cf82315e6a460b86dc8445bcf965462022-12-21T20:03:01ZengBMCBMC Cancer1471-24072018-06-0118111010.1186/s12885-018-4557-5Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching studyChong Zhong0Yong-Fa Zhang1Jun-Hai Huang2Cheng-Ming Xiong3Zi-Yu Wang4Qing-Lian Chen5Rong-Ping Guo6Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Liver Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterLingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineThe First Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineThe First Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineThe First Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Hepatobiliary Oncology, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen UniversityAbstract Background The optimal therapeutic strategy in UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients that maximizes both safety and long-term outcome has not yet been determined. Our aim was to compare clinical outcomes following hepatic resection (HR) versus transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for stage T3 HCC. Methods From 2005 to 2013, 1179 patients with T3 HCC who underwent HR or TACE were divided into two groups, HR group (n = 280) or TACE group (n = 899). The clinical outcomes were compared before and after propensity score matching. Results The propensity model matched 244 patients in each group for further analyses. After matching, medium overall survival (OS), 1, 3, and 5-year OS rates in TACE group were 11.8 (95%CI, 9.9–13.7) months, 49.6, 16.5, and 8.4%, respectively; which in HR group were 17.8 (95% CI, 14.8–20.8) months, 63.1, 33.3, and 26.4%, respectively; (log rank = 19.908, P < 0.01). Patients in HR group were more likely to develop pleural effusion, compared with those in TACE group (0.4% vs. 5.3%, P = 0.01). However, no significant differences in other adverse events (AEs) were found between two groups. Similar results were also demonstrated prior to the matched analysis. Multivariate analysis indicated that prothrombin time (PT), tumor size, tumor numbers, UICC staging status, and initial treatment were independent prognostic factors. Conclusions Our study revealed that TACE was an option for UICC T3 HCC patients. However, HR seemed to be safe and yield a survival benefit compared with TACE, especially for patients with a good underlying liver function.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4557-5Hepatocellular carcinomaHepatic resectionTACEPropensity score matching study
spellingShingle Chong Zhong
Yong-Fa Zhang
Jun-Hai Huang
Cheng-Ming Xiong
Zi-Yu Wang
Qing-Lian Chen
Rong-Ping Guo
Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
BMC Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatic resection
TACE
Propensity score matching study
title Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
title_full Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
title_fullStr Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
title_short Comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for UICC stage T3 hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching study
title_sort comparison of hepatic resection and transarterial chemoembolization for uicc stage t3 hepatocellular carcinoma a propensity score matching study
topic Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatic resection
TACE
Propensity score matching study
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4557-5
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