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The Oncologist, Vol. 11, No. 7, 801-808, July 2006; doi:10.1634/theoncologist.11-7-801
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RFA for Liver Tumors: Does It Really Work?

Heather Higgins, David L. Berger

Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Key Words. Radiofrequency ablation • Liver tumors • Hepatocellular carcinoma • Liver metastases

Correspondence: David Berger, M.D., Department of General Surgery, Wang Ambulatory Care Center 465, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114-3117, USA. Telephone: 617-724-6980; Fax: 617-724-0067; e-mail:dberger{at}partners.org

The use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is increasing in the treatment of both primary and metastatic hepatic tumors. However, the role of RFA has yet to be clearly defined in patients who are still considered amenable to surgical intervention. Future prospective studies are needed to define whether RFA can be used as an alternative to surgery in certain patient populations. In the interim, radiofrequency ablation technology will continue to advance and serve as both a palliative and potentially curative intervention for individuals with hepatic tumors.




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