title: Influence of approach on outcome in radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors.
abstract: In this article some recent data concerning the approach on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of liver tumors are reviewed. Specifically, several critical statements between surgical and percutaneous approach are raised and discussed: (1) Open approach may lead to a higher complication rate; (2) Temporary occlusion of hepatic inflow during surgical approach may lead to a higher rate of ablation of the liver tumors; (3) Surgical approach may permit better targeting of the tumor to be ablated. (4) Surgical approach may discover additional liver tumors. Finally, several conclusions and recommendations are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Cirugía Hepática y Biliopancreática, Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Maritim 25-29, Barcelona, Spain. fburdio@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Burdio
authors.forename: Stefaan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mulier
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Navarro
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Figueras
authors.forename: Enrique
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Berjano
authors.forename: Ignasi
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Poves
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grande
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome