Application of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in single-incision laparoscopic surgery for liver tumors

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-3232.2026.05.007

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Single-incision laparoscopy (SIL) is established based on precise treatment of minimally invasive surgery. SIL can reduce surgical trauma and accelerate postoperative recovery. It has been gradually applied in multiple surgical fields. Ablation is an effective treatment for primary and secondary liver tumors. Current tissue ablation technologies include radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA), etc. MWA is widely applied in clinical practice due to convenient operation, wide range of ablation, high ablation efficiency and slight impact from neighboring vessels. With the development of navigation equipment and precision targeting technology, ablation combined with auxiliary equipment may become an option for precision surgery. In this article, the application of ultrasound-guided MWA during SIL in liver surgery was elucidated, and clinical experience of our center was summarized to evaluate its application status and prospect in liver tumors.

Key words: Liver tumor, Microwave ablation, Single-incision laparoscopy, Intraoperative ultrasound

Jia Luo, Jiang Han, Yihe Dai, Yun Jin. Application of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in single-incision laparoscopic surgery for liver tumors[J]. Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 15(05): 724-730.

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