title: [Surgical alternatives in the treatment of liver tumors].
abstract: Because of development in diagnostics and treatment modalities of focal liver diseases liver tumors are subject of general interest, but in Hungary the number of surgical intervention indicated by liver tumor is smaller than required. The aim of author to review the modern surgical and alternative procedures. He summarizes the natural history of different type of focal lesions particularly the primary and metastatic liver tumors. He gives an overview about the surgical procedures and their risk factors, complications and contraindications. The role of percutaneous and minimal-invasive interventions are discussed as well, and the combined therapeutic strategy is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, III. Sebészeti Klinika, Budapest.
authors.forename: János
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Regöly-Mérei
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000601:surgery*; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D020518:Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D012307:Risk Factors