Progress in the application of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3946.2025.06.029

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Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma refers to a type of liver cancer that cannot be radically resected through surgery due to tumor characteristics or limitations in the patient’s physical condition. Traditional transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) therapy has limitations in efficacy and a high risk of complications. In contrast, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) has demonstrated superior safety profiles, with more significant survival benefits compared to TACE. This study reviews the application of HAIC in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Key words: Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, Unresectable, Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy, Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization, Application Progress

Tingting Li, Hongyu Li, Menghang Wu. Progress in the application of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma[J]. Chinese Journal of Operative Procedures of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2025, 19(06): 705-708.

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