Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation compared with transarterial chemoembolization for the treatment of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: a comparative survival analysis

HPB : the Official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
Peng S KohChung M Lo

Abstract

This study aims to assess if radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has any oncological superiority over transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) on post-hepatectomy recurrence. From 2002 to 2011, 60.15% of 823 patients developed recurrence after hepatectomy for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 102 patients with recurrence underwent RFA (n = 42) or TACE (n = 60) for tumor size ≤5 cm and number of lesion ≤3 when tumors were not resectable or transplantable. Those with renal impairment, portal vein thrombosis and poor liver reserve were excluded. Primary outcome was overall survival, which was determined using log-rank test and Kaplan Meier plots performed. Categorical data were analyzed using Chi-square test and continuous variable were analyzed using Mann-U Whitney test. Demographics and primary tumor characteristics were similar in both groups (p > 0.05). Overall survival after initial hepatectomy and salvage treatment for recurrence was similar (p > 0.05) in both groups with 5-year OS after salvage treatment for RFA and TACE at 24.1% and 25.7%, respectively. For patients with second recurrence after salvage treatment, an interchangeable treatment strategy of RFA and TACE conferred a better survival outcome than a stand-alone treatment wi...Continue Reading

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