Observational research: To evaluate the feasibility of ultrasound-guided segmental Glissonian pedicle radiofrequency ablation (RFA) prior to liver resection in HCC patients.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Anatomic Liver Resection/RFA
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000014198
- Lead Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
- Brief Summary
The procedure was feasible in all selected patients, with no mortality, morbidity, nor blood transfusions.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 21
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
We will exclude subjects who: 1. Impossible to tolerate the operation because of respiratory or circulatory system diseases 2. with any thrombotic complications that necessitate extensive hepatectomy 3. Liver function in all cases was Child-Pugh B or C.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The technique of ultrasound guided RFA ablation of the segmental glissonian pedicle is expedient, safe and effective, and is suitable for the resection of any hepatic segments and subsegments from segment 2 to segment 8.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method