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Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Repeat Hepatectomy for Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Marcus YeowJoseph J ZhaoKhi Yung FongJoel WongAlvin Yong Hui TanJuinn Huar KamMehrdad NikfarjamBrian K P GohTousif Kabir
Published in: World journal of surgery (2022)
RH may be associated with superior DFS for rHCC, at the expense of higher morbidity rate and longer LOHS. However, OS is comparable between both modalities. As such, these techniques may be utilized as complementary strategies depending on individual patient and disease factors. Large-scale, randomized, prospective studies are required to corroborate these findings.
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