To enhance the precision of small liver tumor removal, a phase II study in Japan will evaluate preoperative marking’s effectiveness. Patients with liver tumors ≤15 mm requiring hepatectomy will undergo microcoil placement near the tumor using either the percutaneous or transvascular approach. The study aims to determine the successful resection rate, with secondary endpoints including the outcomes of preoperative marking and hepatectomy. Results will inform whether preoperative markings benefit curative resection in these cases.
Journal Article by Fukuhara S, Kuroda S (…) Ohdan H et 14 al. in BMJ Open
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