Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	101786
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Efficacy of microwave ablation vs laparoscopic hepatectomy for primary small liver cancer: A comparative study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Huan-Song Li, Xuan-Feng Zhang, Jun Fu and Bo Yuan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Bo Yuan, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Center, Xuzhou Central Hospital, No. 199 Jiefang South Road, Quanshan District, Xuzhou 221009, Jiangsu Province, China. shimingyb666@sina.com
Key Words	Microwave ablation of liver tumors; Laparoscopic hepatectomy; Primary small liver cancer; Clinical outcome
Core Tip	This study primarily aimed to comparatively analyze the clinical effectiveness of liver tumor microwave ablation (MWA) and laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) in treating primary small liver cancer (PSLC). We conducted a comparative analysis of the two intervention methods from multiple perspectives, including various perioperative indicators, changes in liver function indicators pre- and post-treatment, curative effects, and postoperative complications. This study confirmed that MWA demonstrated better curative effects than LH in PSLC treatment, with a reduced intraoperative blood loss level, shorter surgical procedure and hospitalization durations, rapid recovery facilitation, liver function improvement, postoperative complication reduction, and a high safety level. Therefore, selecting the appropriate surgical method is the key to achieving better clinical outcomes. Our analysis provides more reliable clinical references and options for future PSLC treatment.
Citation	<p>Li HS, Zhang XF, Fu J, Yuan B. Efficacy of microwave ablation vs laparoscopic hepatectomy for primary small liver cancer: A comparative study. <i>World J Gastrointest Surg</i> 2025; 17(3): 101786</p>

Received	2024-11-07 07:43
Peer-Review Started	2024-11-07 07:43
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-12-06 10:28
Revised	2024-12-13 06:57
Second Decision	2025-01-07 02:36
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-01-07 23:39
Articles in Press	2025-01-07 23:39
Publication Fee Transferred	2024-12-16 11:01
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Typeset the Manuscript	2025-01-22 03:19

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