Resection and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-center experience

Karabulut K., Aucejo F., Akyildiz H. Y., Siperstein A., Berber E.

SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, vol.26, no.4, pp.990-997, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00464-011-1983-8
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.990-997
  • Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver resection, Radiofrequency ablation, SURGICAL RESECTION, PROGNOSTIC-FACTORS, 1ST-LINE TREATMENT, PREDICTORS, SURVIVAL, THERAPY, TUMORS, HCC
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background We have been utilizing both resection and laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study is to describe patient characteristics and outcome for each treatment modality from a single institution.