Comparing two tools for liver tumor removal
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two devices used during liver surgery: the Harmonic Scalpel and the Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA). It aims to see which tool works better for removing small liver tumors while preserving healthy liver tissue.
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Who can take part
- Your age is between 6 and 70 years old.
- You need surgery to remove one or two small liver tumors (each 5 cm or smaller) that have not spread outside the liver.
- Your liver function is good enough (Child-Pugh class A or early B) even if you have cirrhosis.
- You do not have active viral hepatitis (negative test for hepatitis B or C).
- You do not have tumors that have invaded blood vessels or spread to other parts of the body.
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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