[Liver transplantation for hilar cholangiocarcinoma]

Chirurg. 2012 Mar;83(3):229-37. doi: 10.1007/s00104-011-2178-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Local non-resectable, hilar cholangiocarcinoma can be cured by performing a liver transplantation. The initially poor results after transplantation have significantly improved since neoadjuvant therapy protocols have been established. Therefore, hilar cholangiocarcinoma is now an accepted indication for liver transplantation in selected patients. This article summarizes the current state, recommendations and results of liver transplantation for these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / mortality
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / pathology
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hepatectomy / methods
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / pathology
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / methods
  • Klatskin Tumor / mortality
  • Klatskin Tumor / pathology
  • Klatskin Tumor / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Lymph Node Excision / methods
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prognosis
  • Survival Rate