Nonsurgical Approaches to Treat Biliary Tract and Liver Tumors
This article reviews pertinent studies published within the last 5 years that involve locoregional techniques to manage hepatocellular carcinoma, perihilar and distal cholangiocarcinoma. A major emphasis is placed on photodynamic therapy, radiofrequency ablation, irreversible electroporation, and microwave ablation. Technical advances, combinational therapies, and postintervention outcomes are discussed. Despite widespread application, high-quality evidence does not show superiority of any particular locoregional technique for treating advanced hepatobiliary cancers.
Source: Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Benjamin L. Green, Michael G. House Source Type: research
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