Our experiences in RF - Assisted resections in liver tumors and hydatid cysts Karaciḡer tümörleri ve kist hidatiklerinde rezektif amaçli radyofrekans enerji uygulamalarimiz


Şahìn M., Kartal A., TEKİN A., Pekin C.

Turkish Journal of Surgery, vol.21, no.1, pp.37-40, 2005 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-40
  • Keywords: Hepatectomy, Liver tumors and hydatic cysts, Pericystectomy, Radiofrequency energy
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: In this preliminary study, we applied Radiofrequency(RF) energy in six patients with liver diseases for parenchymal transection to minimize bleeding or to do bloodless hepatectomy. Materials and Methods: Of six patients, four had liver tumors (3 heamangyomas, one hepatocellular carcinoma) and two hepatic hydatic cysts. Surgical procedures were RF assisted hepatectomy, enucleation, cystectomy and pericystectomy. Results: There was no need for blood transfusion except one case. Liver enzymes was normal after one week postoperatively except in two cases. Conclusion: We think that RF will be technique of choice for bloodless hepatectomy in coming years.