Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Liver transplantation can be a curative treatment in selected patients. However, there are several factors that influence disease-free survival after transplantation. This review addresses the pre-, intra- and postoperative factors that influence the risk of tumor recurrence after liver transplantation.
Keywords: Diagnostics; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Liver transplantation; Recurrence; Risk factor; Survival.