RFA is a feasible procedure, but its safety still remains under debate. However, the complication rate seems high without a clear benefit of survival. In our opinion, the RFA procedure is not recommended as palliative therapy in clinical practice for patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Radiofrequency ablation for advanced ductal pancreatic carcinoma. Is this approach beneficial for our patients? A systematic review

PEZZILLI, RAFFAELE;SERRA, CARLA;RICCI, CLAUDIO;CASADEI, RICCARDO;MONARI, FRANCESCO;D'AMBRA, MARIELDA;MINNI, FRANCESCO
2011

Abstract

RFA is a feasible procedure, but its safety still remains under debate. However, the complication rate seems high without a clear benefit of survival. In our opinion, the RFA procedure is not recommended as palliative therapy in clinical practice for patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
2011
Pezzilli R; Serra C; Ricci C; Casadei R; Monari F; D'Ambra M; Minni F.
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