Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 2986-2995
Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.2986
Efficacy and safety of B-ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of primary liver cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiong Zhang, Hong-Yi Zhu, Ming Yuan
Xiong Zhang, Hong-Yi Zhu, Department of Nursing, Guizhou Nursing Vocational College, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
Ming Yuan, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang X wrote the manuscript; Zhu HY collected the data; Yuan M guided the study; all authors reviewed, edited, and approved the final manuscript and revised it critically for important intellectual content, gave final approval of the version to be published, and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Xiong Zhang, MM, Department of Nursing, Guizhou Nursing Vocational College, No. 338 Dazhi Road, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China. zhangxiong_199608@163.com
Received: May 7, 2024
Revised: July 30, 2024
Accepted: August 1, 2024
Published online: September 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of B-ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of primary liver cancer by meta-analysis. This study systematically searched a variety of medical databases, screened out clinical trials and observational studies that met the criteria, extracted relevant data, and used statistical methods for comprehensive analysis. The key indicators of RFA, such as tumor ablation success rate, patient survival rate, complication rate and postoperative recurrence rate, were mainly concerned. Through comparison and analysis, the aim is to provide more powerful evidence support for clinical practice, optimize the treatment strategy of primary liver cancer, and improve the quality of life and prognostic effect of patients.