Microwave Ablation Therapy of Malignant Liver Tumors Adjacent to the Gallbladder

Local ablation has been an important therapy for malignant liver tumors for satisfactory therapeutic effects. The malignant liver tumors adjacent to the gallbladder are considered to be one of the most dangerous and special position tumors. This chapter’s objective is to evaluate the current situation and progress of MWA and other kinds of local ablation therapy in terms of its principles, indications, therapeutic effects, complications, contraindications, and pros and cons of various ablation therapies for malignant liver tumors adjacent to the gallbladder.