[Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors: technique and preliminary results]

Chirurgia (Bucur). 2006 Mar-Apr;101(2):159-67.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation is a therapeutic method more and more applied for unresectable liver tumors; the purpose of this study is to evaluate its advantages and disadvantages. A series of 14 cases with liver tumors was treated by radiofrequency ablation; in 5 cases (35.7%) a hepatic resection was associated. Laboratory data, complications, morbidity, mortality and survival were noted. Mean age was 57.4 years (40-70) for this series consisting of 8 women and 6 men. The mean number of tumors treated per patient was 2.2; the mean total tumoral diameter was 7.2 cm. There were no major technique related complications, nor perioperative mortality. Mean global survival was 507.4 days; one year mean global survival was 64.2% (9 cases) and two years mean global survival was 28.5% (4 cases). We presented the technique of radiofrequency ablation applied for liver tumors and our experience because it is less known and used in our country and there is a tendency to treat liver tumors by this mean.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / mortality
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiofrequency Therapy*
  • Romania
  • Survival Analysis