Journal of investigative surgery : the official journal of the Academy of Surgical Research
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Comparative Study
Liver Regeneration After Major Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Elderly.
Background: With an aging population, more elderly patients are being considered for hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to evaluate postoperative outcomes including liver regeneration after major hepatectomy for HCC in the elderly. Methods: We assessed 41 patients who underwent major hepatectomy (≥3 segments) at our institute between 2000 and 2013. ⋯ Age was not correlated with liver regeneration rate (R2 = 0.00537, p = 0.695). Conclusions: Liver regeneration after major hepatectomy for HCC was not affected by age and that resected liver volume is an important factor for liver regeneration. Short- and long-term outcomes after major hepatectomy were similar in elderly and younger patients.