Review on liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma

Orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) is a curative treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is widely practiced around the world, but there is no specific set of recommendations to guide physicians. Milan criteria (MC) is a starting point in selecting optimal candidates for OLT, but no consensus exists for patients whose tumors exceed beyond MC. This article will review current literature and discuss controversial topics within HCC and OLT.