NIS on the Benefits of TIPS in Patients With HCC Receiving Atezo+Bev in 1st-Line Therapy

While TIPS effectively treats CSPH in cirrhosis, its role in HCC patients receiving systemic therapy remains unclear. The NISTIPS TRITICC-4 study will investigate whether TIPS in patients receiving atezo+bev reduces portal hypertension-related complications and improves therapy outcomes. We hypothesize that TIPS is feasible in non-resectable HCC, lowers the risk of hepatic decompensation, and improves survival and treatment effectiveness by preserving liver function. Furthermore, an observational cohort study like NISTIPS TRITICC-4 offers an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of atezo+bev treatment with or without TIPS in a more heterogeneous patient population, by capturing data on treatment outcomes, quality of life, and safety in daily clinical practice. Moreover, it helps to identify patient subgroups, which may derive benefits or experience specific risks, helping to optimize personalized treatment strategies.

The NISTIPS TRITICC-4 study is a prospective, multicentre, cohort study with associated accompanying research including archival tissue sample collection, which enrolls 350 patients in Germany of both sexes and ages over 18 years. Eligible patients are diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic and/or unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in 1st line therapy setting without (Analysis Cohort 1) or with (Analysis Cohort 2) TIPS receiving atezolizumab + bevacizumab according to the market authorization.