Status:

UNKNOWN

Microwave Ablation Versus Liver Resection For Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Borderline Liver Function

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

We propose a randomized controlled study to compare the treatment efficacy of microwave ablation to liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with borderline liver function.

Detailed Description

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cancer and is diagnosed at an earlier stage and with increasing frequency because of the wider implementation of screening programs. Whether liver resection ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \>18 years
  • HCC amendable for both MWA and liver resection
  • Liver function of ALBI Grade 2
  • Tumour size \</= 5cm
  • Absence of extrahepatic metastasis
  • Absence of radiology evidence of major vascular or bile duct invasion

Exclusion

  • Informed consent not available
  • Patients with ALBI 3, Child-Pugh B or above
  • Multifocal tumour
  • Presence of portal vein or hepatic artery thrombosis
  • Anticipation of concomitant procedures
  • Emergency hepatectomy
  • Ruptured HCC
  • Patients with chronic renal failure
  • Pregnant female patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 21 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

76 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03766555

Start Date

May 21 2018

End Date

July 1 2025

Last Update

February 13 2023

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Prince of Wales Hospital

Shatin, Hong Kong