Radiofrequency ablation versus repeat resection for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (≤ 5 cm) after initial curative resection.

Yuemin FengHao WuDaniel Q HuangChenghui XuHang ZhengMayumi MaedaXinya ZhaoLe WangFeng XiaoHuanran LvTiantian LiuJianni QiJie LiNing ZhongChuanxi WangHong FengBo LiangWanhua RenChengyong QinMindie H NguyenQiang Zhu

Published in: European radiology (2020)

• Recurrence rate is up to 70% at 5 years for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after initial resection. • RFA has the same efficacy as repeat resection in recurrent HCC patients, but with fewer complications. • RFA may be preferred for those with 2 or 3 recurrent HCC nodules.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
rectal cancer
patient reported