| Literature DB >> 25491908 |
Naoki Morimoto1, Norio Isoda, Shunji Watanabe, Toshiya Otake, Takuya Hirosawa, Mamiko Tsukui, Natsumi Miyata, Kozue Murayama, Chihiro Iwashita, Yoshinari Takaoka, Hironori Yamamoto.
Abstract
A 77-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma was admitted to our institution. Computed tomography revealed two nodules, one at the surface and one within the liver, ≤3 cm in diameter. We performed laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation using a bipolar system with a "no-touch ablation" procedure using multiple applicators for insertion, not into the tumor directly, but to the perimeter of the tumor. A sufficient ablated area was obtained regardless of tumor location. No operative complications were encountered and adequate therapeutic effect was achieved safely. Laparoscopic multipolar radiofrequency ablation is a feasible procedure for treating hepatocellular carcinoma.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25491908 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-014-0531-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1865-7265