Radiofrequency by open surgical approach in the treatment of hepatic tumours: early experience with 14 cases.

The aim of the study was the evaluation of radiofrequency in the treatment of hepatic tumours during laparotomy performed for hepatic tumours. The initial experience with 14 patients operated for hepatic tumours (5 primary and 9 metastatic) is presented. The paper also presents the technique concerning the intensity and duration of the power applied, the association with the surgical resection, the immediate postoperative evolution and the dynamics of the hepatic enzymes as well as the postoperative results of ultrasound and CT examinations performed within the first 6 weeks. The indications of RF during laparotomy and the place of RF ablation in the treatment of liver tumours in comparison with other ablation techniques are discussed