Purpose Radiofrequency ablation is a curative treatment option for very early-stage or early-
stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, percutaneous radiofrequency ablation …

Background Inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can be treated with laparoscopic
radiofrequency ablation (LRFA), which is generally a more accurate and accessible …

BACKGROUND It is usually difficult to adequately conduct percutaneous ultrasound-guided
radiofrequency (RF) ablation for hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) abutting the diaphragm …

Background Few studies have compared the therapeutic outcomes in patients with HCC
who underwent laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) versus percutaneous …

Background Surgical radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is
associated with superior oncological outcome in comparison with percutaneous RFA. The …

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a curative modality for hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC) patients who are not suitable for resection. It remains controversial …

Background This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors related to a technical failure after
laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for subcapsular hepatocellular carcinomas …

Objective To compare the therapeutic outcomes of laparoscopic hepatic resection (LHR)
and laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) for single subcapsular hepatocellular …

Background Both radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) are
minimally invasive approach for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at early stage. This study …

Background Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) play
central roles to treat early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC,≤ 3 cm, 1–3 nodules, and …