The median survival time for massive [[Carcinoma#Hepatocytic|hepatocellular carcinomas]] following surgery is approximately 1 year. Otherwise the prognosis is poor for other types of malignant and metastatic tumours. If successfully excised the prognosis for benign tumours is good. | The median survival time for massive [[Carcinoma#Hepatocytic|hepatocellular carcinomas]] following surgery is approximately 1 year. Otherwise the prognosis is poor for other types of malignant and metastatic tumours. If successfully excised the prognosis for benign tumours is good. |