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BACKGROUND: Liver resection is currently the most efficient curative approach for a wide variety of liver tumors. The ap-plication of modern techniques and new surgical devices has improved operative outcomes. Radiofrequency ablation is used more often for liver parenchymal transection. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency abla-tion-assisted liver resection.
METHODS: A retrospective study of 145 consecutive patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation-assisted liver resec-tion was performed. Intraoperative blood loss, need for trans-fusion or intraoperative Pringle maneuver, the duration of liver parenchymal transection, perioperative complications, and postoperative morbidity and mortality were all evaluated.
RESULTS: Fifty minor and ninety-five major liver resections were performed. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 251 mL, with a transfusion rate of 11.7%. The Pringle maneuver was necessary in 12 patients (8.3%). The mean duration for parenchymal transection was 51.75 minutes. There were 47 patients (32.4%) with postoperative complications. There is no mortality within 30 days after surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Radiofrequency ablation-assisted liver re-section permits both major and minor liver resections with minimal blood loss and without occlusion of hepatic inflow. Furthermore it decreases the need for blood transfusion and reduces morbidity and mortality.