Prediction Model of Surgical Site Infection after Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The model is suitable for risk prediction of surgical site infection among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing hepatectomy. The risk is calculated to provide a clinical reference based on the characteristics of the patient, tumor, and surgery.

The prediction tool also known as a nomogram, was modelled based on a research project on hepatic cancer resection involving 15 Chinese hospitals. Using obesity (yes or no), diabetes (yes or no), portal hypertension (yes or no), intraoperative blood loss (< or ≥ 400 ml), surgical approach (open hepatectomy or laparoscopic hepatectomy), intraoperative diaphragmatic dissection (yes or no), extent of hepatic resection (major hepatectomy or minor hepatectomy), and operative time (< or ≥ 180 min), a total of eight parameters, the results can be obtained by entering the relevant information. In this way, clinicians can develop individualized plans for their patients and guide clinical decisions to surveil and prevent surgical site infections following hepatectomy for HCC.