title: Radiofrequency by open surgical approach in the treatment of hepatic tumours: early experience with 14 cases.
abstract: The aim of the study was the evaluation of radiofrequency in the treatment of hepatic tumours during laparotomy performed for hepatic tumours. The initial experience with 14 patients operated for hepatic tumours (5 primary and 9 metastatic) is presented. The paper also presents the technique concerning the intensity and duration of the power applied, the association with the surgical resection, the immediate postoperative evolution and the dynamics of the hepatic enzymes as well as the postoperative results of ultrasound and CT examinations performed within the first 6 weeks. The indications of RF during laparotomy and the place of RF ablation in the treatment of liver tumours in comparison with other ablation techniques are discussed
authors.affiliation: 3rd Surgical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. lvlad@cluj.astral.ro.
authors.forename: Liviu
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vlad
authors.forename: Gelu
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Osian
authors.forename: Horatiu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Branda
authors.forename: Zeno
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Spârchez
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Miclăuş
authors.forename: Luminita
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Furcea
authors.forename: Ofelia
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Anton
authors.forename: Iurie
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Acalovschi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography