Clinical Study

Radiomorphology of the Habib Sealer-Induced Resection Plane during Long-Time Followup:A Longitudinal Single Center Experience after 64 Radiofrequency-AssistedLiver Resections

Table 4

Safety margin = distance between tumor and resection plane.

IndicationPatientsSafety margin average (cm)Safety margin range

Colorectal liver metastasis310.50.1 to 3.5 cm
Other liver metastasis90.60.1 to 0.5 cm
HCC & CCC200.40.1 to 2.0 cm

MortalityPatientsSafety margin average (cm)Safety margin range

Alive240.6 ± 0.50.1 to 2.0 cm
Dead due to tumor disease320.5 ± 1.00.1 to 3.5 cm

Total560.50.1 to 3.5 cm