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Advances in Surgical Oncology & Clinical Investigation in Liver Cancer

Advanced Surgery Techniques for Liver Cancer Treatment
Many patients are candidates for surgical removal (resection) of their liver tumors, which is the treatment approach associated with the highest chance for cure. Liver resections are generally considered complex surgery and published data have consistently demonstrated that hospitals and centers with the highest liver surgery volume experience the lowest complication and death rates. To read more about liver cancer treatment >>>

Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Colon and Rectal Carcinoma Liver Metastases
Colon and rectal cancers unfortunately often spread to the liver. However, it is well known that these cancers may spread to the liver and only the liver...To read more about colon and rectal cancer >>>

Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors
Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment that can be applied to some liver tumors that are unresectable. The technique involves placement of a thin electrode (similar to a needle) into the center of a liver tumor... To read more about radiofrequency aglationof liver tumors >>>

Isolated Hepatic Perfusion for Unresectable Liver Tumors
Liver cancer and liver tumors pose a difficult challenge for oncologists. Unfortunately, it is frequently not possible to surgically remove liver tumors. Radiofrequency ablation and cryosurgical ablation are possible... To read more about hepatic perfusion for liver tumors >>>

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