The impact of radiofrequency-assisted transection on local hepatic recurrence after resection of colorectal liver metastases

Resection is the gold standard in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer. An internal cooled radiofrequency electrode was described to achieve tissue coagulation to a greater margin width. The aim of this study is to determinate if a RF-assisted transection device (RFAT) has any effect on local hepatic recurrence (LHER) compared to conventional technologies.A study population of 103 patients who had undergone a hepatic surgical resection was retrospectively analysed. Patients were classified into two groups according to the device used: a RF-assisted device (RFAT group; n  = 45) and standard conventional devices (control group; n = 58).
Source: Surgical Oncology - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research