Partial hepatectomy in patients with resectable HCC, who have normal liver function and are in good general condition is still considered the gold standard therapy with the aim of delivering curability [12] . In recent years, it has been possible to reduce perioperative mortality to less than 5% depending on the extent of resection and hepatic reserve [13] . The improved outcome is primarily as a result of advances in surgical and radiologic techniques, perioperative care and more cautious patient selection [14] .