Bmc Gastroenterol
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Comparative Study
Comparison of percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation and surgical resection for small hepatocellular carcinoma.
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the outcome of percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation therapy (PRFA) with surgical resection (SR) in the treatment of single and small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ PRFA is as effective as SR in the treatment of single and small HCC, and is less invasive than SR. Therefore, PRFA could be a first choice for the treatment of single and small HCC.