Table 3.
Variables | Size of tumor | P-Value | |
---|---|---|---|
5 - 9.9 cm (n = 265) | ≥ 10 cm (n = 39) | ||
Mean diameter before RFA, (cm) | 6.72 ± 1.48 | 12.56 ± 2.28 | <0.001 |
Approach of RFA | 0.019 | ||
CT-guided approach | 99 (37.36%) | 7 (17.95%) | |
Laparoscopic approach | 166 (62.64%) | 32 (82.05%) | |
Ablation time, (mins) | 43.07 ± 26.79 | 85.82 ± 34.65 | <0.001 |
RFA session | <0.001 | ||
Single session | 265 (100.00%) | 32 (82.05%) | |
Two session | 0 | 7 (17.95%) | |
Postoperative length of stay (d) | 5.73 ± 3.86 | 9.04 ± 6.44 | <0.001 |
Mean diameter in 1 month follow-up, (cm) | 4.05 ± 1.36 | 8.71 ± 2.13 | <0.001 |
Continuous variables are expressed by median ± standard deviation.
RFA, radiofrequency ablation.