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고주파 열치료 · Radiofrequency ablation · Surgery
Radiofrequency ablation
Guided by ultrasound or CT, an electrode needle is inserted through the skin into the tumor and the tumor is destroyed with heat. No incision; used for smaller liver cancers.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No incision, only needle punctures; Short hospital stay | Only suitable for small tumors, few in number and in a suitable position; the doctor decides from the imaging; Effectiveness is affected when the tumor is close to large blood vessels or other organs |
Used for
Liver cancer and liver transplant
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital