Microwave ablation versus surgery for liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer): microwave ablation and laparoscopic hepatectomy (keyhole liver surgery). It may help find which option works better for tumor control and recovery in people with limited, non-spread cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your liver cancer must be confirmed as liver cancer within about 1 month (or, if you have cirrhosis, it must match specific MRI/CT blood-vessel signs)
- There are 3 or fewer tumors, and at least one tumor is 3.1 to 5.0 cm
- The cancer has not spread to blood vessels, lymph nodes, or distant organs
- Your liver function must be Child-Pugh A or B (checked within 14 days before surgery)
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
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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