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Cryotherapy offers a minimally invasive treatment for hepatic tumours, detailing its historical development, therapeutic outcomes, and safety profile. This review examines the advantages and disadvantages of using cryotherapy for liver cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

Hepatobiliary Medicine
Surgical Oncology
Interventional Radiology

Background:

Hepatic tumours represent a significant global health challenge.
Cryotherapy, a localized destructive thermal therapy, has emerged as a treatment modality for liver cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of cryotherapy for hepatic tumours.
To evaluate its historical evolution, current applications, and future potential.

Main Methods:

Literature review of cryotherapy applications in hepatic tumour treatment.
Analysis of preoperative assessment protocols.
Evaluation of safety data and therapeutic outcomes.

Main Results:

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Cryotherapy has evolved from early techniques to current advanced methods.

Preoperative assessment is crucial for patient selection and safety.

The procedure demonstrates a favorable safety profile with manageable complications.

Conclusions:

Cryotherapy is a viable treatment option for select hepatic tumours.
Its efficacy is supported by reported outcomes, with a balance of benefits and drawbacks.
Continued research may further refine its role in liver cancer management.