Radiofrequency-assisted liver resections: comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2014
This single-institution cohort compared radiofrequency-assisted laparoscopic liver resection with open resection over 5 years (47 vs 87 patients). Laparoscopy was associated with lower blood loss and similar 5-year overall and disease-free survival compared with open surgery. The authors conclude the laparoscopic…