Value of radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Table 2 Recommended treatment strategies with curative intent for patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma

Tumors (n)	Tumor size (cm)	Child-Pugh class	Tumor characteristics	Recommended strategy
1	≤ 2	A	M0, subcapsular, adjacent to intrahepatic vessel trunk or extrahepatic organs	LR
		B	M0, central location	RFA
	> 2 to ≤ 4	A	M0	LR or RFA
			M0, subcapsular, adjacent to intrahepatic vessel trunk or extrahepatic organs	LR
		B	M0, central location	RFA
	> 4	A	M0	LR
2-3	≤ 3	A	M0, bilobar disease	LR and/or RFA
			M0, unilobar disease	LR
		B	M0	RFA

HCC: Hepatocellular carcinoma; LR: Liver resection; M: Metastasis classification; RFA: Radiofrequency ablation.