Table 1.
Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients in the Study Groups
| Parameters | Radiofrequency Ablation | Liver Resection (non-RF device) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age(years) ± SD | 55.1±11.2 | 58.6±8.1 | >0.05 |
| No. male/female | 4/3 | 5/5 | >0.05 |
| Primary tumours | 1 | 5 | >0.05 |
| Secondary tumours | 6 | 5 | >0.05 |
| HBsAg-positive, n (%) | 1 (14.2%) | 1 (10.0%) | >0.05 |
| Anti HCV-positive n (%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) | |
| Tumour size (mm) ± SD | 22.4±5.6mm | 47.6±23mm | <0.05 |
| Treatment | 7 (41.10%) | 10 (58.80%) | >0.05 |
| Localization | 5R, 1L, 1L/R | 7R, 3L | |
| Complication | Hydrodissection (4) | Haemorrhage(1) | >0.05 |
Statistical significance was analyzed by the Mc Nemar Test
Statistical significance was analyzed by the Mann-Whitney U test
Statistical significance was analyzed by the Wilcoxon's matched pairs signed rank test