FIGURE 1. Distribution of the necrosed volumes (cm3) per pig group. In groups 1, 3, 5, and 7, the liver was removed 1 week after the RF procedure. In groups 2, 4, 6, and 8, 3 weeks after the RF ablation. Pedicle clamping: groups 3, 4, 7, and 8. Biliary cooling: groups 5–8.