Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma: Cost-effectiveness of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation versus That of Hepatic Resection

Abstract

RF ablation is a cost-effective treatment option for patients with CRC liver metastases. However, in most scenarios, hepatic resection is more effective (in terms of QALYs gained) than RF ablation and has an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of less than $35 000 per QALY.