The impact of microvascular invasion in tumor recurrence and survival after liver resection for non-B non-C hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter, propensity score-matched analysis

Key Points

• Tumor recurrence is significantly associated with microvascular invasion, indicating a crucial factor in survival.
• Patients with microvascular invasion had a higher recurrence rate, highlighting the need for careful monitoring.
• Propensity score-matched analysis used to reduce bias between groups, based on various clinical factors.
• Findings suggest that addressing microvascular invasion could improve management strategies post-surgery.