title: Cryotherapy--a mature ablation technique.
abstract: This article discusses the use of cryotherapy for the treatment of hepatic tumours, from its early origins to the present day. Results of therapy, preoperative assessment, safety, and the pros and cons of its use are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Sanjay M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kariappa
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Morris