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Radiofrequency-Assisted Liver Resection Does Not Induce Severe Liver Damage

Authors: Miroslav Milicevic, Predrag Bulajic

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 8/2008

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We read with interest the article by Mitsuo et al. [1] and were surprised by the conclusion that RF-assisted hepatectomy may induce severe postoperative liver damage and that the RF-assisted technique is not a safe procedure for liver transection in partial hepatectomy. We believe that to avoid misinterpretation and not to discredit an emerging and efficient procedure, certain issues need to be discussed. …

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Title: Radiofrequency-Assisted Liver Resection Does Not Induce Severe Liver Damage
Authors: Miroslav Milicevic
Predrag Bulajic
Publication date: 01-08-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-008-9665-y

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