CASE REPORT
Abdominal Surgery
doi: 10.25005/2074-0581-2026-28-2-570-575
EXPERIENCE WITH RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-PARASITIC CYSTS AND POLYCYSTIC LIVER DISEASE: CLINICAL CASES

M.F. CHERKASOV1, I.A. ABOYAN2, B.V. ROSHAK2, L.L. MALIKOV2, YU.V. LUKASH1, D.I. ZAKUSILOV1

1Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation
2Сlinical and diagnostic center «Zdorovie», Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation

Widespread use of modern diagnostic imaging has increased the detection rate of non-parasitic cysts and polycystic liver disease. Advanced surgical techniques and various minimally invasive interventions have established a clear role in the treatment of this pathology. However, the lack of a standardized, universally accepted treatment algorithm makes it difficult for specialists to select the optimal method. Key criteria for an ideal technique, especially in polycystic liver disease, include therapeutic radicality and maximum preservation of healthy liver parenchyma. This article presents two clinical cases of successful treatment of non-parasitic cysts and polycystic liver disease using radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Follow-up observations demonstrated that RFA provided minimal surgical trauma and an absence of postoperative complications, leading to complete reduction of the operated cystic cavities within 2 to 2.5 years post-procedure.

Keywords: Liver cyst, polycystic liver disease, radiofrequency ablation, RFA, clinical case.

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Authors' information:

Cherkasov Mikhail Fyodorovich,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Surgery № 4, Rostov State Medical University
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7587-8406
E-mail: cherkasovmf@mail.ru

Aboyan Igor Artyomovich,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Full Professor, Head of the Сlinical Diagnostic Center «Zdorovie»
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2798-368X
E-mail: aboyan@center-zdorovie.ru

Roshak Boris Vladislavovich,
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Surgeon of the Surgical Department № 1, Сlinical Diagnostic Center «Zdorovie»
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6430-261X
E-mail: boris-roshak@yandex.ru

Malikov Leonid Leonidovich,
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Head of the Surgical Department № 1, Сlinical Diagnostic Center «Zdorovie» n
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6304-2342
E-mail: malikov@center-zdorovie.ru

Lukash Yulia Valentinovna,
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, Rostov State Medical University
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9265-580X
E-mail: lukash_yv@rostgmu.ru

Zakusilov Dmitriy Igorevich,
Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sports Medicine, Therapeutic Physical Training and Physical Education, Rostov State Medical University
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6455-9204
E-mail: ppo@rostgmu.ru

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Address for correspondence:

Roshak Boris Vladislavovich
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Surgeon of the Surgical Department № 1, Сlinical Diagnostic Center «Zdorovie»

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E-mail: boris-roshak@yandex.ru


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