Table 9.

Reasons for treatment stage migration

HCC stage	Frequency, n = 75	Reason for treatment stage migration
1	6	− 2, poor ICG − 1, other comorbidities − 3, progressive disease on resection
2	42	− 24, poor ICG/functional liver remnant − 6, other comorbidities − 10, progressive disease on previous treatment − 2, unresectable tumour
3	27	− 14, rapidly progressive disease/worsening liver function/failed MAA − 3, other comorbidities − 10, progressive disease on previous treatment

HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma.