title: Hepatic tumor ablation.
abstract: Ablation of liver tumors is part of a multimodality liver-directed strategy in the treatment of various tumors. The goal of ablation is complete tumor destruction, and ultimately improvement of quality and quantity of life for the patient. Technology is evolving rapidly, with important improvements in efficacy. The current state of ablation technology and indications for ablation are described in this review.
authors.affiliation: Section of Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery, Division of GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sindram
authors.forename: Kwan N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Martinie
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Iannitti
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*