Radiofrequency Thermoablation in Treatment of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Purpose: To review the current application of RFA in the treatment of a primary and metastatic liver cancer (colorectal liver metastases). Background: Surgical treatment for liver cancer is the most effective way to increase a survival today. At the same time, operability for liver cancer doesn't exceed 10-15 % i.e. over 80 % of patients need not surgical methods of treatment. For inoperable liver cancer, several of local destructive technologies are used. Among them the priority is attributed to radio-frequency thermoablation (RFA) as well controlled, minimal invasive and effective method of tumors destruction. Summary: The results of an application of RFA in the treatment of patients with malignant liver tumor (at strict observance of indications) are very encouraging and, in some cases, are comparable to results of a surgical resection.