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Results and outcome.
| Parameter | MWA | LITT | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean diameter of ablation area | 4.4 ± 1 cm | 5.3 ± 1.8 cm | 0.0001 |
| Number of sessions | 445 | 76 | |
| Technical success | 100% (445/445) | 100% (76/76) | |
| Initial complete ablation | 97.7% (425/435) | 98.7% (74/75) | >0.99 |
| Mean ablation time | 10.5 ± 5.3 min | 16.7 ± 7.4 min | <0.001 |
| LTP | 6% (15/250) | 3.8% (2/53) | |
| IDR | 46% (115/250) | 64.2% (34/53) |
