Comparison of microwave ablation and radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparison of microwave ablation and radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Microwave ablation (MWA) has several advantages over radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of MWA with those of RFA for HCC from the perspectives of percutaneous and laparoscopic approaches. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Wencheng Tan, Qiwen Deng, Shiyong Lin, Yuhong Wang, Guoliang Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hyperthermia
Subjects:
microwave ablation
radiofrequency ablation
hepatocellular carcinoma
percutaneous
laparoscopic
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2018.1562571

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