[Progress in ablation therapy for liver cancer and multidisciplinary application]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

• Liver cancer is a major global health concern with diverse treatment modalities.
• Ablation therapy is a key minimally invasive option for liver cancer, known for its reduced complication rates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the indications, contraindications, principles, and clinical applications of various liver cancer ablation techniques.
• To explore the role of ablation in multidisciplinary treatment strategies for liver cancer.
• To discuss future advancements in ablation therapy for liver cancer.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on liver cancer ablation techniques.
• Analysis of therapeutic efficacy, scope, and complications of different ablation methods.
• Discussion of synergistic applications with other cancer treatments.

Main Results:

• Each ablation technique has unique efficacy, scope, and complication profiles, requiring tailored patient selection.
• Ablation therapy can be integrated with liver transplantation, interventional therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Ablation can stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, enhancing immunotherapy potential.

Conclusions:

• Selecting the appropriate ablation technique is crucial based on patient and tumor characteristics.
• Multidisciplinary approaches combining ablation with other therapies can significantly improve outcomes for unresectable liver cancer.
• Future innovations in nanotechnology, AI, and image guidance will enhance precision, personalization, and safety in ablation therapy for liver cancer.