Table 2.
Recurrence after treatment using RFA or surgery and the subsequent treatment
| Recurrence | Surgery (n = 92) | RFA (n = 46) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| First recurrence pattern | 53 | 36 | |
| Local recurrence | 6 | 7 | 0.099 |
| Intrahepatic recurrence (de novo) | 11 | 17 | < 0.001 |
| Systemic recurrence | 36 | 12 | 0.129 |
| Hepatic recurrence | 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 30 | 32 | |
| No | 62 | 14 | |
| Treatment for first recurrence | 0.089 | ||
| Curative treatment | 17 | 18 | |
| Resection | 5 | ||
| RFA | 2 | 11 | |
| Resection + RFA | 1 | 1 | |
| Radiotherapy | 3 | 1 | |
| Resection + radiotherapy | 2 | 0 | |
| Palliative treatment | 36 | 18 | |
| Chemotherapy | 27 | 15 | |
| Best supportive care | 9 | 3 | |
RFA radiofrequency ablation