Stage | T | N | M |
---|---|---|---|
I | T1 | N0 | M0 |
II | T2 | N0 | M0 |
IIIa | T3a | N0 | M0 |
IIIb | T3b | N0 | M0 |
IIIc | T4 | N0 | M0 |
IVa | Any T | N1 | M0 |
IVb | Any T | Any N | M1 |
T1: single tumor without vascular invasion
T2: single tumor with vascular invasion or multiple tumors, none > 5 cm
T3a: multiple tumors > 5 cm
T3b: tumor involving a major branch of the portal or hepatic vein
T4: tumor with direct invasion of adjacent organs other than gallbladder or with perforation of visceral peritoneum
N0: no regional lymph node metastasis
N1: regionallymph node metastasis
M0: no distant metastasis
M1: distant metastasis