An experience of open microwave coagulation therapy (OMCT) for eventful recurrence of metastatic liver tumor after resection of ampullary carcinoma

Abstract

Although metastatic liver tumor after resection of cancer of the biliary tract occurs in a high frequency, no effective therapy has been established as yet. Microwave coagulation therapy (MCT) is beginning to be established as less invasive therapy, has been applied widely. Herein, we experienced a case of eventful recurrence of metastatic liver tumor after resection of ampullary carcinoma in which OMCT was extremely effective, resulting in improved survival and quality of life. There was no complication when OMCT was performed At present, the patient is doing well more than two years after first operation. We concluded that OMCT is an effective therapeutic method for recurrence of metastatic liver tumor from cancer of the biliary tract. However it was thought that MCT must be treated more carefully after surgical reconstruction of the biliary tract.