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scott, D., Young, W., Watumull, L., Lindberg, G., Fleming, J., Huth, J., Rege, R., Jeyarajah, D., Jones, D., Scott, D J, Young, W N, Watumull, L M, Fleming, J B, Huth, J F, Rege, R V, Jeyarajah, D R, Jones, D B |
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Surgical Endoscopy; Feb2001, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p135-140, 6p |
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Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy (in terms of ultrasound-guided probe placement) and the effectiveness (in terms of pathologic tumor-free margin) of laparoscopic vs open radiofrequency (RF) ablation.Methods: Using a previously validated tissue-mimic model, 1-cm simulated hepatic tumors were ablated in 10 pigs randomized to open or laparoscopic techniques. Energy was applied until tissue temperature reached 100 degrees C (warm-up) and thereafter for 8 min. A pathologist blinded to technique examined all specimens immediately after treatment. Analysis was by Fisher's exact test and the Mann-Whitney U test; p < 0.05 was considered significant.Results: Off-center distance (3.5 +/- 1.6 vs 4.2 +/- 1.4 mm), size (24.7 +/- 3.1 vs 25.6 +/- 3.8 mm), symmetry (40% vs 73%), margin positivity (33% vs 9%), and margin distance (1.1 +/- 1.2 vs 2.2 +/- 1.6 mm) were not significantly different between laparoscopic (n = 15) and open (n = 11) ablations, respectively. The proportion of round/ovoid lesions (20% vs 64%) was lower (p = 0.043), and warm-up time (20.2 +/- 14.0 vs 10.7 +/- 7.5) was longer (p = 0.049) for the laparoscopic than for the open groups, respectively.Conclusion: Accurate probe placement can be achieved using laparoscopic and open RF ablation techniques. The physiologic effects of laparoscopy may alter ablation shape and warm-up time. Additional studies are needed to establish effective ways of achieving complete tumor destruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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