Microwave Ablation Shows High Efficacy for Liver Tumors

Surgical microwave ablation (MWA) proves to be a robust treatment for diverse liver tumors, with a low readmission rate of 6.5%. Analyzing 3,035 tumors across 1,416 patients over 16 years, median overall survival reached 3.9 years, varying by tumor type, while median recurrence-free survival stood at 2.2 years. Notably, MWA’s outcomes match or exceed those of traditional therapies, underscoring its potential for widespread clinical adoption in managing hepatic malignancies.

Journal Article by Wells AB, Butano VW (…) Iannitti DA et 7 al. in J Gastrointest Surg

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