Liver Recurrence. Isolated hepatic recurrence has been reported in 15% to 20% of the patients in most series, and it represents the pattern of recurrent HCC most amenable to locoregional therapy.Isolated hepatic perfusion is a procedure in which a catheter is placed into the artery that provides blood to the liver; another catheter is placed into the vein that takes blood away from the liver.The liver processes everything you eat and drink, which it converts into energy and nutrients for your body to use. ... When your liver is damaged, you may develop hepatic (liver) failure. In those with liver damage, the liver may eventually stop functioning correctly. Liver failure is a serious condition.