Effect of Laparoscopic Microwave Ablation on Large Liver Cancer / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the efficacy of microwave ablation for big liver cancer by using laparoscopy.MethodsFrom August 2000 to October 2006,28 patients with large big liver cancer(over 5 cm in diameter)was treated by microwave ablation under the guidance of a laparoscope.On each tumor nodule,3 to 5 electrode insertions was applied.And for each lesion,the treatment was performed for 1 to 3 times.Results The complete ablation rate of this series was 78.6%(22/28),and the rate of local recurrence was 35.7%(10/28).1-,3-,and 5-year survival rates were 75.0%(21/28),57.1%(12/21),and 36.4%(4/11),respectively.Conclusions Laparoscopic microwave ablation is safe and effective for liver cancer.The procedure can increased the efficacy of the microwave by enlarging the extent of the ablation.