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1948-5204 (online) |
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©Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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Oncology |
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Correspondence |
| Article Title |
Letter to the Editor: Multibipolar radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma - a superior thermal ablation technique or a reflection of operator excellence?
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
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Shi-Qiong Zhou and Qing-Hua Ke |
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Qing-Hua Ke, Chief Physician, PhD, Department of Chemoradiotherapy, Jingzhou First People's Hospital, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei Province, China, No. 10 Tianhu Road, Shashi District, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei Province, China. 3803354759@qq.com |
| Key Words |
Hepatocellular carcinoma; Thermal ablation; Confounding by indication; Operator experience; Peritumoral fibrosis |
| Core Tip |
The study by Bahloul et al suggests that multibipolar radiofrequency ablation may achieve better local control than microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly in tumors ≥ 3 cm. However, significant confounders, such as operator experience and institutional variation, limit causal interpretation. Rather than confirming technical superiority, these findings underscore the importance of procedural expertise, tumor biology, and ablation precision. Future research should focus on randomized trials, peritumoral tissue characterization, and standardized quality metrics to guide personalized treatment selection. |
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2026-10-09 08:15 |
| Citation |
Zhou SQ, Ke QH. Letter to the Editor: Multibipolar radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma - a superior thermal ablation technique or a reflection of operator excellence? World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(10): 123172
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v18/i10/123172.htm |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.123172 |
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