[Hepatic resection combined with intraoperative radiofrequency ablation is a promising modality for multiple hepatic malignancies]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2003 Oct;30(11):1693-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

There is controversy regarding the appropriate treatment for multiple hepatic malignancies. In hepatectomy it is sometimes impossible to resect all tumors because of a lack of sufficient hepatic functional reserve. We performed hepatectomy combined with intraoperative radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat multiple hepatic malignancies. Ten patients underwent hepatectomy + RFA, and none of the patients had any severe complications. Three year cumulative survival rate is 88% as of this writing. In conclusion, hepatectomy combined with RFA appears to be another promising modality.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Hepatectomy*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis