Literature

Research

Below is a list of peer-reviewed articles that have emerged from research into RFA for liver tumors. To request copies, please contact the publisher or author directly. Please note that many of these articles may also be accessed through MEDLINE/PubMed, on the National Library of Medicine’s website at www.nlm.nih.gov.

1. Ferko A, Leško M, Šubrt Z, Melichar B, Hoffman P, Dvorák, Vacek Z, Liao, LR, Habib NA, Kocí J, Motycka P. A modified radiofrequency-assisted approach to right hemihepatectomy. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 2006;32:1209-1211.
2. Machi J, Oishi AJ, Sumida K et al. Long-Term Outcome of Radiofrequency Ablation for Unresectable Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer: Evaluation of Prognostic Factors and Effectiveness in First-and Second-Line Management. Cancer Journal 2006; 12:318-326.
3. Adam R, Aloia T, Krissat J, Bralet M-P, Paule B, Giachetti S et al. Is Liver Resection Justified for Patients with Hepatic Metastases from Breast Cancer? Annals of Surgery 2006; 244:897-908.
4. Chen M-S, Li J-Q, Zheng Y et al. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Percutaneous Local Ablative Therapy and Partial Hepatectomy for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Annals of Surgery 2006; 243:321-328.
5. Aliberti C, Tilli M, Benea G, Fiorentini G. Trans-arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) of Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer using Irinotecan-Eluting Beads: Preliminary Results. Anticancer Research 2006; 26:3779-3782.
6. Brillet P-Y, Paradis V, Brancatelli G et al. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma before Liver Transplantation: A Prospective Study with Histopathologic Comparison. American Journal of Roentgenology 2005; 186: S1-S10.
7. den Brok MHMGM, Sutmuller RPM, Nierkens S et al. Efficient loading of dendritic cells following cryo and radiofrequency ablation in combination with immune modulation induces anti-cancer immunity. British Journal of Cancer 2006: 1-10. – In vivo, preclinical study
8. Bruix J and Sherman M. Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Hepatology 2005; 42:1208-1236. –AASLD Practice Guideline.
9. Bruix J, Sala M, Llovet JM. Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Gastroenterology 2004; 127: S179-S188. –Review article
10. Lewis AL, Gonzalez V, Lloyd AW et al. DC-Bead: In Vitro Characterization of a Drug-delivery Device for Transarterial Chemoembolization. J Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2006; 17:335-342.
11. Hong K, Khwaja A, Liapi E et al. New Intra-Arterial Drug Delivery System for the Treatment of Liver Cancer: Preclinical Assessment in a Rabbit Model of Liver Cancer, Clinical Cancer Research 2006; 12:2563-2567.
12. van Duijnhoven FH, Jansen MC, Junggeburt JMC et al. Factors influencing the Local Failure Rate of Radiofrequency Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Annals of Surgical Oncology 2006; 13: 1-8.
13. Gillams AR. The Use of Radiofrequency in Cancer. British Journal of Cancer 2005; 92: 1825-1829. –Review Article-
14. Hong SN, Lee S-Y, Choi MS et al. Comparing the Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation and Surgery in Patients With a Single Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Well-Preserved Hepatic Function. J Clin Gastroenterology 2005; 39:247-252.
15. Mulier S, Ni Y, Jamart J et al. Local Recurrence after Hepatic Radiofrequency Coagulation: Multivariate Meta-Analysis and Review of Contributing Factors. Annals of Surgery 2005; 242: 158-171.
16. Elias D, Manganas D, Benizri E, De Baère T, et al. The Trans-Metastasis Hepatectomy (Through Metastases Previously Ablated with Radiofrequency); Results of a 13-Case Study of Colorectal Cancer. Journal of Surgical Oncology 2006; 93: 8-12.
17. Bilchik A, Poston G, Curley SA et al. Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Cautionary Note. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005; 23: 9073-78. -Commentary
18. Maluf D, Fisher RA, Maroney T et al. Non-Resective Ablation and Liver Transplantation in Patients with Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Safety and Efficacy. Am Journal of Transplantation 2003; 3:312-317.
19. Lencioni R, Cioni D, Crocetti L et al Early-Stage HCC in Patients with Cirrhosis: Long-term results of Percutaneous Image-guided Radiofrequency Ablation. Radiology 2005; 234:961-967.
20. Machi J, Bueno RS, Wong LL. Long-term Follow-up of Patients undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma. World Journal of Surgery 2005; 29:1-10.
21. Chong G and Cunningham D. Improving Long-term Outcomes for Patients with Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005; 23:9063-9066. -Editorial
22. Elias D, Baton O, Sideris L, et al. Hepatectomy Plus Intraoperative RFA and Chemotherapy to Treat Technically Unresectable Multiple Colorectal Liver Metastases. Journal of Surgical Oncology 2005: 90: 36-42.
23. Berber E, Rogers S, Siperstein A. Predictors of survival after laparoscopic radiofrequency thermal ablation of hepatocellular cancer: Surgical Endoscopy 2005;19:710-714.
24. Berber E, Pelley R, Siperstein AE. Predictors of Survival after Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation of Colorectal Cancer Metastases to the Liver: A prospective study. J Clinical Oncology 2005;23:1358-1364.
25. Lencioni R, Crocetti L, Cioni D, et al: Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of hepatic colorectal metastases. Technique, indications, results, and new promises. Invest Radiol 39: 689-697, 2004. –Review Article
26. Ng KK, Lam CM, Poon RT et al. Comparison of Systemic Responses of Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryotherapy and Surgical Resection in a Porcine Liver Model. Annals of Surgical Oncology 2004; 11:650-657.
27. Machi J, Uchida S, Sumida K, et al: Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermal ablation of liver tumors: percutaneous, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches. J Gastrointest Surg 5:477-489, 2001.
28. Bowles BJ, Machi J, Limm WML, et al: Safety and efficacy of radiofrequency thermal ablation in advanced liver tumors. Arch Surg 136: 864-869, 2001.
29. Parikh AA, Curley SA, Fornage BD, et al: Radiofrequency ablation of hepatic metastases. Semin Oncol 29:168-182, 2002.
30. Iannitti DA, Dupuy DE, Mayo-Smith WW, et al: Hepatic radiofrequency ablation. Arch Surg 137: 422-427, 2002.
31. Berber E, Flesher N, Siperstein AE: Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of neuroendocrine liver metastases. World J Surg 26: 985-990, 2002.
32. Seidenfeld J, Korn A, Aronson N: Radiofrequency ablation of unresectable liver metastases. J Am Coll Surg 195: 378-386, 2002.
33. Machi J, Oishi AJ, Morioka WK, et al: Radiofrequency thermal ablation of synchronous metastatic liver tumors can be performed safely in conjunction with colorectal cancer resection. Cancer J 6(Suppl 4): S344-S350, 2000.
34. Abdalla EK, Vauthey JN, Ellis LM, et al: Recurrence and outcomes following hepatic resection, radiofrequency ablation, and combined resection/ablation for colorectal liver metastases. Ann Surg 239: 818-827, 2004.
35. Solbiati L, Ierace T, Tonolini M, et al: Long-term survival of patients treated with radiofrequency ablation for liver colorectal metastases: improved outcome with increasing experience. Radiology 229: 411, 2003.
36. Gillams AR, Lees WR: Radio-frequency ablation of colorectal liver metastases in 167 patients. Eur Radiol 14: 2261-2267, 2004.
37. de Baère TJ, Elias D, Ducreux M, et al: Percutaneous radiofrequency of liver metastases: single center experience over a five year period. Proc Am Soc Clin Oncol 22: 345 (abstract 1387), 2003.
38. Curley SA, Marra P, Beaty K, et al: Early and late complications after radiofrequency ablation of malignant liver tumors in 608 patients. Ann Surg 239: 450-458, 2004.
39. Pawlik TM, Izzo F, Cohen DS, et al: Combined resection and radiofrequency ablation for advanced hepatic malignancies: results in 172 patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2003; 10: 1059-1069.