Laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma: randomized clinical trial

CONCLUSION: For small hepatocellular carcinoma, percutaneous radiofrequency ablation provides therapeutic effects similar to those of laparoscopic liver resection.REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT02243384 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).PMID:38650579 | DOI:10.1093/bjs/znae099

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - April 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Juxian Song Li Cao Kuansheng Ma Jianwei Li Xiaojun Wang Jian Chen Shuguo Zheng Source Type: research