Small hepatocellular carcinoma is recommended to choose specific operation mode under the guidance of surgeon according to the location and whether there is metastasis. Surgical resection is mostly recommended, but radiofrequency ablation can also be chosen if surgery is difficult.
Small hepatocellular carcinoma refers to primary hepatocellular carcinoma less than or equal to 3cm. Surgical resection is generally recommended, which is the preferred curative method and has a higher possibility of cure.
For small hepatocellular carcinoma, radiofrequency ablation can achieve results comparable to surgery, but it should be noted that radiofrequency ablation is only a local treatment, which can not achieve a radical effect, but mainly controls and shrinks the tumor. Therefore, surgery is still recommended when surgery is possible.
Generally speaking, radiofrequency ablation should be used in the case of inoperable, large tumors, multiple tumors or lymph node metastasis. After the operation, we should pay attention to the regular review of ultrasound, CT and tumor marker alpha-fetoprotein, etc., and control the diet and avoid alcohol.
The choice of surgical methods should be carried out under the guidance of professional physicians, and it is recommended to consult regular hospitals in time.