Laparoscopic surgery vs radiofrequency ablation for recurrent liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat liver cancer that has come back after surgery: a keyhole operation (laparoscopic surgery) to remove the tumor, or a procedure that uses heat to destroy it (radiofrequency ablation). The goal is to see which approach is better for people with small, limited recurrences.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your liver cancer came back after you had surgery to remove the original tumor.
- The recurrent tumor is either a single tumor 3 cm or smaller, or up to 3 tumors each 3 cm or smaller.
- The tumor is located near the liver edge or in the left lateral lobe (a part of the liver).
- The cancer has not spread to the major liver blood vessels or outside the liver.
- Your liver function is adequate (Child-Pugh class A or B).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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