Transthoracic approach for liver tumors.
J Visc Surg
; 149(1): e11-22, 2012 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-22154179
ABSTRACT
Abdominal approach is commonly used for resection of liver tumors. However, in rare cases, transthoracic approach may be a valuable option for management of lesions located in the hepatic dome or involving the cavo-hepatic junction for very selected patients. This approach can be an open procedure (thoracotomomy), a video-assisted minimally invasive technique (thoracoscopy), or a strictly percutaneously treatment (CT-guided radiofrequency ablation). This approach seems useful for high-risk patients, with previous major abdominal surgery, or awaiting for liver transplantation (bridge concept) with cranially located single lesions. A limited liver resection (tumorectomy or segmentectomy) can be performed, but this approach is also suitable for percutaneous ablation therapy (radiofrequency or cryotherapy), with an acceptable morbidity.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Toracotomía
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Ablación por Catéter
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Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video
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Hepatectomía
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Visc Surg
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia