Laparoscopic microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract

Laparoscopic microwave coagulation therapy (LMCT) for two hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) s was performed after basic experiment. Since LMCT is carried out under laparoscopic ultrasonography, not only superficial HCC but also HCC located deep in the liver can be treated. Because LMCT is carried out under local anesthesia, it is less stressful and allows earlier recovery of patients as compared to conventional laparotomy. With this technique, adequate necrosis of tumors can be induced by thermocoagulation. It can be applied repeatedly on the same patient. LMCT is very useful in treating HCC.