No clear advantage of using robotics in the Nissen procedure was observed. The procedure seems to be feasible and safe. The technique is limited because of unadapted instruments. The disadvantages are the high costs and prolonged operative time.

FDG-PET accurately monitors the local efficacy of RFA for treatment of liver metastases, as it early recognizes incomplete tumor ablation, not detectable on CT.

For small tumors and compensated cirrhosis, resection or radiofrequency could represent acceptable first line treatments. In addition to permit safe and immediate tumor control, this strategy would allow a preferential redistribution of grafts to patients with decompensated cirrhosis in whom transplantation is the only possibility.

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