Aim: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) nodules close to the liver surface exhibit high
recurrence compared to those in distal parts of the liver. Moreover, when nodules remain …

Introduction In selected patients, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a well-established
treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, subcapsular or lesions close to …

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

Purpose Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
has some limitations such as poor sonic window and injury to adjacent organs. The …

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used for the treatment of unresectable
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with cirrhosis, however, unexpected injuries to the adjacent …

Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used as a first-line option in patients
with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, since percutaneous approach of RFA may …

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one of the best curative treatments for hepatocellular
carcinoma in selected patients, and this procedure can be applied either percutaneously or …

Background. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has seen a dramatic rise in the USA over the
last 30 years. Unresectable disease is present in 80–90% of patients, for which …

Background Although hepatic resection is widely accepted as a proper modality for treating
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a majority of patients are unable to undergo surgical …

AIM To compare survival and recurrence after laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) and
laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) for the treatment of small hepatocellular …