Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection versus radiofrequency ablation in patients with early and small hepatocellular carcinoma: an updated meta-analysis and meta- regression of observational studies
Mahmoud Shaban Abdelgalil,
Basma Ehab Amer,
Noha Yasen
et al.
Abstract:Background
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer, accounting for 90% of cases worldwide and a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths. This study comprehensively compares the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) versus laparoscopic or percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (LRFA or PRFA) in patients with early and small HCC.
Methods
We systematically searched Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to include studies comparin… Show more
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