Objective: To evaluate the preliminary results of hepatectomy using Ton That Tung method combined with Takasaki method for managing hepatocellular carcinoma at Nghe An General Friendship Hospital. Method: This prospective - descriptive study was conducted in 83 patients who underwent liver resection by Ton That Tung method combined with Takasaki method for managing hepatocellular carcinoma from April 2017 to July 2021. Result: The proportion of males and females was 68.7% and 31.3%, respectively. The mean age was 53.23 ± 10.47
79.5% of patients had hepatitis B. 91.6% of patients had cirrhosis Child Pugh Class A. 34.9% of patients had AFP >
400 ng/ml. 33.7% of patients had tumor size >
5cm. Biliary leakage 3.6%, hepatic failure 1.2%, prolonged ascites (16.9%) and pleural effusion (26.5%) were the two most common complications. The mean operative time was 159.7 ± 53.12 min (65 - 315). The mean postoperative time was 10.82 ± 3.9 days (7 - 25). Conclusion: Hepatectomy using Ton That Tung method combined with Takasaki method for managing hepatocellular carcinoma is a safe, effective procedure with promising results