The British journal of surgery
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Quantification of liver surface nodularity (LSN) on routine preoperative CT images allows detection of cirrhosis and clinically significant portal hypertension. This study aimed to assess the relevance of LSN in preoperative assessment of operative risks for patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ LSN measurement represents a practical tool that may allow improvement in the preoperative evaluation and management of patients with HCC.