dc.creator | Zacharoulis, D. | en |
dc.creator | Tzovaras, G. | en |
dc.creator | Rountas, C. | en |
dc.creator | Poultsidis, A. | en |
dc.creator | Katsogridakis, E. | en |
dc.creator | Sioka, E. | en |
dc.creator | Hatzitheofilou, C. | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-11-23T10:54:31Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-11-23T10:54:31Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
dc.identifier | 10.1002/jso.20770 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0022-4790 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11615/34762 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RF) is emerging as new therapeutic method for the management of hepatic tumors. So far the RF-assisted hepatectomy has been described using an electrode initially designed for ablation of unresectable tumors. Herein, we describe a new technique for liver resection using a bipolar radiofrequency device. Method: Ten patients undergo liver resection using a bipolar radiofrequency device. A minimal zone of desiccation around the tumor is created between pairs of opposing electrodes as a result of a minimum amount of energy released. This coagulated plane can be divided with a scalpel. Results: The liver parenchyma was divided with minimal blood loss. No intensive care unit admission was needed. There was no postoperative biliary leak or any other septic complication. Conclusion: The technique is safe and feasible, simplifies liver resection and appears to be associated with minimal morbidity and maximum liver parenchyma preservation. | en |
dc.source | Journal of Surgical Oncology | en |
dc.source.uri | <Go to ISI>://WOS:000249291000014 | |
dc.subject | liver resection | en |
dc.subject | radiofrequency energy | en |
dc.subject | liver tumors | en |
dc.subject | ABLATION | en |
dc.subject | Oncology | en |
dc.subject | Surgery | en |
dc.title | Modified radiofrequency-assisted liver resection: A new device | en |
dc.type | journalArticle | en |