Hepato Gastroenterol
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Sep 2014
Review Meta AnalysisRadiofrequency ablation vs. surgical resection on the treatment of patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma: a system review and meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials.
To investigate the meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of the efficacy and safety between radiofrequency ablation (RFA ) and surgical resection (SR) in treating small hepatocellular carcinoma (SHCC). ⋯ SR treatment led to a higher long-term survival rate and a lower long-term recurrence rate, while RFA led to a lower complication rate than SR. However, Further research was needed to investigate the efficacy of RFA because of the inadequate research data and the heterogeneity among the included studies.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Sep 2014
ReviewEndoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation in pancreas.
Radiofrequency ablation of the pancreas represents a more effective tumor-destruction method compared to other ablation techniques. The endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation is indicated for locally advanced, non-metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, without the need of general anesthesia and fast recovery. ⋯ It has been successfully applied on insulinomas and pancreatic adenocarcinoma in humans, with few complications, such as duodenal bleeding or mild abdominal pain. Other side effects as biliary fistula, pancreatic fistula or acute pancreatitis seen in intraoperative settings of radiofrequency ablation, have not been reported in endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation.