Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatic Tumors

Kshitij A. Dalal; Damian E. Dupuy; S. Nahum Goldberg

doi:10.1055/s-2004-828939

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(4): 279-292
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828939

Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatic Tumors

Kshitij A. Dalal, Damian E. Dupuy² , S. Nahum Goldberg¹

¹Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapy Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
²Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Minimally invasive image-guided procedures such as radiofrequency (RF) ablation, high intensity ultrasonography and microwave, as well as injectable therapies such as ethanol are becoming ever more useful options for the treatment of liver tumors. In this review, we focus initially on current clinical practice and research on radiofrequency ablation for both primary hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic metastases from colon, breast, and neuroendocrine tumors. We then examine various treatment approaches such as laparoscopy and laparotomy, as well as the use of adjuvant therapies and imaging guidance. Finally, complications and current limitations of therapy are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Tumor ablation - radiofrequency - ablation - hepatic tumors

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