Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Description:   A patient being surveilled for untreated hepatitis C presents to your clinic for a newly identified liver mass. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for ~90% of new liver cancers and infection by hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are the main risk factors. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis associated with metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, however, have contributed to HCC becoming the fastest growing solid organ tumor in the United States. In this episode from the Surgical Oncology team at Behind the Knife, join the discussion on a surgeons approach to this growing patient population. Learning Objectives:  In this episode, we review risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma, key steps in the diagnostic work-up with a focus on pre-operative planning for hepatectomy in cirrhotic patients. We will cover interventions available preoperatively, options and considerations once in the operating room, as well as treatment strategies and shifting paradigms following successful resection.  Host