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

1Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center,
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; 2Department of Health …

The present study aimed to investigate the expression and clinical significance of solute
carrier family 17 member 9 (SLC17A9) in cancer tissues of patients with hepatocellular …

Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is subject to “heat-sink” effects, particularly for
treatment of tumors adjacent to major vessels. Methods In this retrospective study, 104 …

Local ablation therapy, encompassing radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation,
and cryoablation, has emerged as a crucial strategy for managing small hepatocellular …

Background Whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and liver resection (LR) are
comparable treatments for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is controversial. We …

Purpose To compare long-term outcomes of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for
colorectal liver metastases in perivascular versus non-perivascular locations. Methods This …

Percutaneous thermo-ablation (TA) may be unfeasible for the tumor location: laparoscopic
ablation therapies (LATs) are an alternative option. The aim of this study is to assess the …

NLRC3 is a member of the nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat (NLR) family
protein that plays a role in inflammation and immunity. Although chronic inflammation has …