Journal of surgical oncology
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To explore long-term predictors of outcome after TACE and resection in a population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ This population-based cohort study provides compelling evidence that preoperative TACE does not significantly reduce DFS or OS in patients with resectable HCC. Moreover, long-term outcomes for these procedures are significantly associated with patient characteristics and hospital characteristics. Medical professionals and health care providers should carefully evaluate candidates for preoperative TACE in patients with resectable HCC.