Table 4.
Major complications after RHR and RFA
| Variables | RFA (n = 120) | RHR (n = 120) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative hemorrhage | |||
| Absent | 120 | 118 | .478 |
| Present | 0 | 2 | |
| Ascites | |||
| Absent | 115 | 115 | 1.000 |
| Present | 5 | 5 | |
| Bile leakage | |||
| Absent | 120 | 120 | 1.000 |
| Present | 0 | 0 | |
| Pleural effusion | |||
| Absent | 120 | 119 | 1.000 |
| Present | 0 | 1 | |
| Liver failure | |||
| Absent | 120 | 118 | .478 |
| Present | 0 | 2 | |
Major complications were defined as those with a Clavien‐Dindo classification of grade III or higher.
Abbreviations: RFA, radiofrequency ablation; RHR, repeat hepatic resection.