# Histological predictors of aggressive recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after liver resection

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 64 |
| Journal | Journal of Hepatology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.018 |
| Corresponding authors | Alba Díaz, Alejandro Forner |
| Institution | Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hepatocellular-carcinoma-treatment-and-prognosis/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.018](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2024.06.018)

## Topics

Hepatocellular carcinoma · Hepatectomy · aggressive recurrence · HCC histological features · Tumor recurrence · Hepatectomy · HCC histological features · Microvascular invasion · tumor differentiation · Surgical margins · satellite nodules · tumor size · Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging · alpha-fetoprotein · Cirrhosis · tumor grade · Surgical margins · early recurrence · late recurrence · Recurrence-free survival · Overall survival · histopathology · Hepatocellular carcinoma · Prognostic biomarker · tumor morphology

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hepatocellular-carcinoma-treatment-and-prognosis/2026. Accessed 2026-07-14.

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