Sequential transarterial chemoembolization and portal vein embolization versus portal vein embolization alone before major hepatectomy for patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma

Introduction: The value of sequential transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and portal vein embolization (PVE) compared to PVE alone before major hepatectomy for large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains little known. We aimed at comparing early and long-term outcomes of these two strategies. Methods: We included all consecutive patients with large HCC (> 50 mm) scheduled treatment for TACE-PVE or PVE alone before major hepatectomy from...