Symptoms Addressed

• Pain in the upper right abdomen

• Unexplained weight loss

• Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)

• Loss of appetite or fatigue

• Symptoms caused by tumor compression of nearby structures

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-procedure Assessment

   • Blood tests, liver function tests, imaging (CT, MRI, or Ultrasound)

   • Assessment for anesthesia and overall health

2. Ablation Procedure

   • Performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia

   • Imaging guidance (ultrasound, CT) used to insert probes into the tumor

   • Heat, microwave energy, or cryotherapy destroys cancer cells

3. Post-procedure Care

   • Hospital stay: 1–2 days (sometimes outpatient)

   • Pain management and monitoring for complications

   • Follow-up imaging to assess tumor response

   • Gradual return to normal activities

Types of Liver Ablation

• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Heat destroys cancer cells

• Microwave Ablation (MWA): Uses microwave energy to destroy tumor tissue

• Cryoablation: Freezes and kills cancer cells

• Ethanol (Alcohol) Injection: Chemical ablation for small tumors

Benefits of Liver Ablation

• Minimally invasive with small or no incisions

• Preserves liver function

• Short hospital stay and faster recovery

• Can be repeated for new lesions

• Reduces complications compared to open surgery

Liver Ablation Cost in India

Table 1: Average Liver Ablation Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type of ablation – RFA, MWA, cryoablation, or ethanol injection

2. Number and size of tumors – Larger or multiple lesions increase cost

3. Hospital facilities and city – Advanced centers may charge more

4. Patient health and comorbidities – May require extended monitoring

5. Follow-up care – Imaging and medications after the procedure

Who Should Consider Liver Ablation?

• Patients with primary or metastatic liver tumors

• Individuals unsuitable for surgical resection due to health or tumor location

• Patients seeking minimally invasive alternatives to liver surgery

• Candidates referred by oncologists or hepatologists