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Value of Laparoscopic Microwave Coagulation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Relation to Tumor Size and Location

DOI

47

Citations

0

References

2000

Year

Takashi Abe, Haruhide Shinzawa, Hiroto Wakabayashi, Masanori Aoki, K Sugahara, Akiko Iwaba, Hironori Haga, Satetsu Miyano, Y. Terui, Hideki Mitsuhashi,
Endoscopy

Abstract

This study suggests that there is a strong indication for LMCT for HCCs measuring 40 mm or less in diameter and those located on the liver surface even if they are as large as 50 mm, but not for those located close to the gallbladder or in contact with the diaphragm. LMCT appears to be applicable in patients with impaired liver function.