Liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma using a microwave tissue coagulator: Experience of 1118 cases

Figure 1 The microwave tissue coagulator and transection techniques. A: The generator and needle antenna of the microwave tissue coagulator; B: Repeated insertion along the intended resection line; C: An additional coagulative session during transection; D: The burned needle tracts can be used as landmarks for the transection plane.

Figure 2 Recurrence-free and overall survival curves of patients with primary curative hepatectomy.