Table 2 Recurrence after treatment using RFA or surgery and the subsequent treatment
Recurrence | Surgery (n = 92) | RFA (n = 46) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
First recurrence pattern | 53 | 36 | Â |
 Local recurrence | 6 | 7 | 0.099 |
 Intrahepatic recurrence (de novo) | 11 | 17 | < 0.001 |
 Systemic recurrence | 36 | 12 | 0.129 |
Hepatic recurrence | 0.001 | ||
 Yes | 30 | 32 |  |
 No | 62 | 14 |  |
Treatment for first recurrence | 0.089 | ||
 Curative treatment | 17 | 18 |  |
  Resection |  | 5 |  |
  RFA | 2 | 11 |  |
  Resection + RFA | 1 | 1 |  |
  Radiotherapy | 3 | 1 |  |
  Resection + radiotherapy | 2 | 0 |  |
 Palliative treatment | 36 | 18 |  |
  Chemotherapy | 27 | 15 |  |
  Best supportive care | 9 | 3 |  |