Open Access<p>Surgical Management of Localized Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Times of Crisis: A Strategic Approach to Resource Utilization</p>
Author(s) -
Hop S. Tran Cao,
Ching-Wei Tzeng,
Yun Shin Chun,
Thomas A. Aloia,
Jean Nicolas Vauthey
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of hepatocellular carcinoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2253-5969
DOI - 10.2147/jhc.s266681
Subject(s) - hepatocellular carcinoma , crisis management , resource (disambiguation) , business , medicine , political science , computer science , computer network , law
The management of localized hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is complex and requires multidisciplinary consideration. In times of crisis when resources are limited and the health of patients might be compromised, as is the case with COVID-19, a strategic approach that takes into account tumor characteristics, patient factors, and available treatment options can optimize patient outcomes while balancing resource utilization. Herein, we detail our group's management strategy for patients with localized HCC during the global pandemic that carefully considers individual patient needs and those of the institutional workforce, the local healthcare system, and the greater patient community we serve.