Stereotactic image‐guided microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma using a computer‐assisted navigation system

Ablation plays an important role in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Because image‐guided navigation technology has recently entered the clinical setting, we aimed to analyse its safety, therapeutic and procedural efficiency.

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