Preoperative Frailty as a Key Predictor of Short- and Long-term Outcomes Among Octogenarians Undergoing Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicenter Comprehensive Analysis

When considering hepatectomy for elderly HCC patients, it's essential to assess surgical safety and survival benefits. This study investigated the impact of preoperative frailty, assessed with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), on outcomes for octogenarians undergoing HCC hepatectomy.