Editorial

1. Hepatoma Reseaarrcchh: the beginning of a new forum
2. Laparoscopic hepatectomy in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: technical aspects and potential benefifi ts
3. The evolving role of transarterial chemoembolization in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma

Review

1. Notch signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma: molecular targeting in an advanced disease
2. Combined radiofrequency and chemoembolization vs. chemoembolization in management of hepatocellular carcinoma
3. Role of diabetes mellitus on the recurrence rate of hepatocellular carcinomas after radiofrequency ablation in chronic hepatitis C patients
4. Repeat liver surgery by laparoscopy for a malignant recurrence after previous open or laparoscopic resection
5. Salvage transplantation for post-resection recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma associated with hepatitis C virus etiology: a feasible strategy?

Case Report

1. Combined sarcomatoid hepatocellular and cholangiocarcinoma: a case report and literature review
2. Successful living donor liver transplantation in a cystic fifi brosis patient with combined hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma