Neoadjuvant Sorafenib Therapy Prior to Laser Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

tablets 200mg dosage: 400mg bid duration: 4 weeks

"For LA, we use a commercially available system (Echolaser XVG system, Esaote El.En., Florence, Italy) and four optical fibers,inserted into the tumor through four 21-gauge needles. The tips of the needles will be positioned at a distance of 15mm from each other.~When, after LA treatments, CT or MRI findings show a residual nodule activity of 10% or less, percutaneous ethanol injection may be done. If the residual activity is of 50% or more transarterial chemoembolization may be used."