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

Karabulut, Koray; Aucejo, Federico; Akyildiz, HIZIR; Siperstein, Allan; Berber, Eren

doi:10.1007/s00464-011-1983-8

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, Scopus)

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.